(one's) marching papers In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(one's) marching papers", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-05-12 10:05

Meaning of (one's) marching papers

Synonyms:

marching orders , walking papers , give somebody notice

(one's) marching papers American British phrase informal

Usually go with the verb “get” or ”give”. The phrase is a mix between “marching orders” used in the UK and “walking papers” used in the US.

Used to describe about somebody’s guideline or advice for another person to make progress, advance or proceed.

When I got the marching papers from my colleague, I followed it and it worked smoothly out of my expectation. I appreciate her a lot.

When you give somebody marching papers, it means that you request or ask he/she to quit a job or officially move out of a place because of their inappropriate manners/actions.

Unless you sincerely apologize to your team for your terrible mistake, you will get marching papers sooner or later.

Other phrases about:

forget (one's) manners

To behave rudely or impolitely

slip (one) five

1. To hold (one) hand and move it up and down.

2. To give (one) a high five.

sit tall in the/(one's) saddle

To act or conduct oneself in an imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly manner or composure

air of pretentiousness

Someone makes an attempt to seem more important, more intelligent, or of a higher class than you really are, usually through their manner, affectation, appearance, or behavior.

La-di-da
Used to describe action or behaviour of someone who pretends to come from a higher social class

Origin of (one's) marching papers

The term"get your walking papers" originates in the prison system. When an inmate is discharged, he or she is given papers that document the validity of the release. The phrase "(one's)marching papers" is an unofficial combination between "walking papers" and its synonym "marching orders".

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