Meaning of the word "marching orders" in English
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marching orders
US /ˈmɑːr.tʃɪŋ ˈɔːr.dərz/
UK /ˈmɑːr.tʃɪŋ ˈɔːr.dərz/
Idiom
1.
an order to leave or to begin an activity
Example:
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The boss gave him his marching orders after he failed to meet the deadline.
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We received our marching orders for the new project this morning.
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