MARCHING ORDERS Definition & Meaning

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marching orders

plural noun

Military. orders to begin a march or other troop movement.
Informal.
1. orders to start out, move on, proceed, etc.:
  We're just sitting by the phone, awaiting our marching orders.
2. notice of dismissal from a position or job; walking papers.

marching orders

plural noun

military orders, esp to infantry, giving instructions about a march, its destination, etc
informal.
notice of dismissal, esp from employment
informal.
the instruction to proceed with a task

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Origin of marching orders¹

First recorded in 1770–80

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Social media platforms often resist moderation for business purposes, but under political pressure, they will act upon moderation marching orders from whoever is in power.

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With such a strong leader, the Democratic Party would now have its marching orders instead of being lost and slowly forming a circular firing squad.

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Scott's optimism runs counter to Trump's marching orders, however.

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Trump himself issued marching orders on Truth Social on Tuesday.

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But the fact he has been given his marching orders now suggests the prime minister is feeling strong.

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