marching orders

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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

The Westminster councillor said she would rewrite the London police and crime plan and give "new marching orders" to the Met to "tackle crime that matters".

From BBC • Jan. 7, 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

That son, now a 23-year-old man, said he no longer responds unquestioningly to his father’s marching orders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

They talked about routes and marching orders and other military things I didn’t understand.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier