marching orders

An informal expression meaning instructions or commands to proceed with a task, or a dismissal notice to leave a job or position.

• 🇵🇹Expressão informal que significa instruções ou ordens para realizar uma tarefa, ou um aviso de demissão do trabalho ou do cargo.

1. Instructions to leave B2 informal

   An order or instruction to leave a place, position, or job, often abruptly.

   • After the argument, the boss gave him his marching orders.
   • She was given her marching orders after the project failed.
   • The team received their marching orders to vacate the office.

   🇵🇹Ordem de sair

2. Clear instructions B2 informal

   A set of clear and specific instructions or commands to begin a task.

   • The manager gave the team their marching orders for the new campaign.
   • He received his marching orders to start the investigation.
   • The soldiers were given their marching orders at dawn.

   🇵🇹Instruções claras