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Definitions

marching orders

NOUN
request to leave
Synonyms
WEAK
boot bounce chuck drumming out elbow gate heave-ho orders to move on pink slip sack walking papers

Example Sentences

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His marching orders came straight from his wife, which is why that gnome won’t go up on eBay—at not least for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Senegal midfielder Gueye was given his marching orders by referee Tony Harrington in the 13th minute after putting his hand to Keane's face following an angry altercation.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

And thus Rob Pelinka, their newly minted president of basketball operations with a newly extended contract, has been giving his summer marching orders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

But the fact he has been given his marching orders now suggests the prime minister is feeling strong.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

It was always like that—Paul’d give us marching orders and we’d march—especially with basketball.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds