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marching orders

/ˈmɑɹtʃɪŋˌɔɹɾɹ̩z/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Instructions for action.
  2. Dismissal: an instruction to leave.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

line of march(English)heavy marching order(English)order of the day(English)execute order(English)command(English)close order drill(English)extended order drill(English)obedience(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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