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Definition marching orders in British English

marching orders noun

[plural] noun
/ˈmɑː(r)tʃɪŋ ˌɔː(r)də(r)z/
1

an act of telling someone that they must leave a place or that they are no longer wanted, needed, or employed

Example

The boss gave him his marching orders this morning.

Example

Five minutes into the second half, Cartwright got his marching orders.

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Definition marching orders in British English