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Give somebody their marching orders

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Negative ImplicationPlay
The phrase often implies a person did something wrong or is unwelcome. SlideAfter ruining the surprise party, Jake got his marching orders.
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Commonly used in professional environments when someone is being fired. SlideDue to budget cuts, several employees were given their marching orders.
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Usually found in informal settings or casual conversation, not formal documents. SlideIn the meeting, the boss informally gave her the marching orders.
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