English Explanatory Dictionary

marching orders

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Instructions for action.
  2. A dismissal: an instruction to leave.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑɹtʃɪŋˌɔɹɾɹ̩z/ En-au-marching orders.ogg

Word forms

marching orders

Synonyms

walking papers walking ticket

Derived words

get one's marching orders
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