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marching orders
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun marching orders has 2 senses
- marching orders(n = noun.communication) walking papers - (informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge; Array is a kind of dismissal, dismission, pink slip
- marching orders(n = noun.communication) Array - an order from a superior officer for troops to depart; Array is a kind of order
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