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heads will roll
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used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired
IdiomWhat 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.
Example
If the company's profits continue to decline, heads will roll in the upper management.
The CEO is investigating the company's finances, and heads are going to roll if any wrongdoing is found.
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