get one's marching orders
To be dismissed disgracefully.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He got his marching orders after he was caught stealing from the office.”
“The manager was shocked when the board of directors gave him his marching orders for failing to meet the quarterly targets.”
“After years of mediocre performance and repeated warnings, the employee finally received his marching orders and was escorted from the building by security.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026