Search Result for "marching_orders":
Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (2)

1. (informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge;
[syn: walking papers, marching orders]

2. an order from a superior officer for troops to depart;


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

marching orders n 1: (informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge [syn: walking papers, marching orders] 2: an order from a superior officer for troops to depart