The phrase
"marching orders" means instructions or commands given to someone telling them what to do or how to proceed.
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Sentences with «marching orders»
- Now, her former beau has been given marching order from her London home. (freeandsingle.com)
- Faso is also beginning to face strong opposition from a growing Democratic field of candidates who won't take marching orders from Paul Ryan, or risk destabilizing 20 percent of the nation's economy to score a hollow political «win» for Mr. Trump. (shakingnews.com)
- Escape from East New York: Mayor gets marching orders for maneuvering housing plan through Brooklyn (crainsnewyork.com)
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