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Marching orders
01
mga tagubilin, mga utos
a set of instructions from a person in authority concerning what one must do or how to do it
Dialect
American
American
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "marching orders" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "marching orders" can be traced back to military terminology. In military operations, "marching orders" referred to the specific instructions given to soldiers regarding their movement, formation, and objectives. It provided clear guidance on the route, timing, and actions required during a march or campaign. It is commonly used in professional settings, such as workplaces, military operations, sports teams, or project management.
Example
After the disappointing sales results, the CEO gave the marketing team their marching orders to come up with a new and innovative campaign.
Matapos ang nakakapanghinayang na resulta ng benta, ibinigay ng CEO ang mga utos sa marketing team upang bumuo ng isang bagong at makabago na kampanya.
The coach gathered the team and gave them their marching orders, emphasizing the need for discipline and teamwork in the upcoming game.
Ang coach ay tinipon ang koponan at binigay sa kanila ang kanilang mga tagubilin, mga utos, na binigyang-diin ang pangangailangan para sa disiplina at pagtutulungan sa darating na laro.
02
utos ng pag-alis, sulat ng pag-alis
a notice that a person receives, asking them to leave a place or job
Dialect
British
British
Example
She was called into the boss 's office and given her marching orders.
Tinawag siya sa opisina ng amo at binigyan ng utos ng pag-alis.
Three players got their marching orders last week.
Tatlong manlalaro ang tumanggap ng utos ng pag-alis noong nakaraang linggo.
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