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idiomordersget your marching orders BrEBrE(also be given your marching orders)leave a job or organization leave a relationship to be ordered to leave a job, a relationship, or a place such as a sports field during a game:Six players had their names taken before Parkinson got his marching orders for a foul on Bob Taylor.I won't be here for the wedding, I've been given my marching orders - your brother thinks I'm a cheat and a liar.marching orders AmEAmEthe instructions that you have in order to achieve an aim or plan ◆ often used in business and politics:For now, Adams's marching orders on the defense budget are to stand firm.The show's new producer was brought in with simple marching orders: Fix our popularity ratings.be under starter's orders BrEBrE1 to be ready to begin doing something:The Prime Minister has put his party under starter's orders for the election, saying that it will be a tough fight, but they will win.At ten to one we were under starter's orders, and the lunch guests were beginning to arrive.2 if the horses and riders in a race are under starter's orders, they are getting into position to begin the race:The horses and jockeys were actually under starter's orders when animal rights protesters invaded the race track.They're under starter's orders - and they're off! (redirected from orders)
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