marching orders

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

• 🇨🇳非正式用语，指下达的指示或命令，要求某人去执行某项任务；也可指被解雇或免职的通知。

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.

   🇨🇳逐客令

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.

   🇨🇳明确指令