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UKheads will / are going to roll
/hˈɛdz wɪl ɑː ɡˌəʊɪŋ tʊ ɹˈəʊl/
/hˈɛdz wɪl ɑːɹ ɡˌoʊɪŋ tʊ ɹˈoʊl/heads will / are going to roll
[SENTENCE]1
used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired
What is the origin of the idiom "heads will roll" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "heads will roll" is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in medieval times when the heads of executed prisoners were displayed on spikes as a warning to others. It has been used in English since at least the early 20th century. This phrase is used to describe a situation where people will be punished or held accountable for a problem or failure.
Examples
1. The project is behind schedule, and heads will roll if it's not completed on time.
2. The CEO is investigating the company's finances, and heads are going to roll if any wrongdoing is found.
3. All weapons deployed and heads will roll.
4. Back in my day, heads will roll This definitely needs changing So what time are people coming?
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