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walking papers

 

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Noun walking papers has 1 sense
  1. walking papers, marching orders - (informal) a notice of dismissal or discharge
    --1 is a kind of dismissal, dismission, pink slip

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Walking Papers

Description:

Walking papers generally refer to a termination notice or a written document given to an employee to terminate their employment. It can also mean being fired or dismissed from a job or position.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A written document given to an employee to terminate their employment.

Example sentence: James received his walking papers after his failure to meet the sales targets.

Sense 2:

Noun: Being fired or dismissed from a job or position.

Example sentence: Samantha handed in her resignation letter before she could receive her walking papers.

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