marching orders

Noun

Meaning

an order from a superior officer for troops to depart

(informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge

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Chisholm told council that the government has not given the U of A “any specific marching orders yet,” but that “times are tough.” Source: Internet

If this is the case, he could simply be a bit nervous and waiting for more information – marching orders, if you like – from his higher-ups. Source: Internet

Indeed, the bureaucracy sometimes is reluctant to follow through on marching orders from a new administration or even directly from a president. Source: Internet

Insisting that service chiefs have overstayed their usefulness, Nwaokolo said: "We are tired of all those marching orders, which usually produce nothing. Source: Internet

Kevin Vella’s Fgura side were in the lead twice even though they played the majority of the match with ten men after Donys Quintero got his marching orders after just half an hour. Source: Internet

Lamela then went down clutching his face and escaped with only a yellow card as Martial received his marching orders from referee Anthony Taylor. Source: Internet

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