walking papers
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of walking papers
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
Example Sentences
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While Wray resigned before he could be booted from the position, reports indicate Trump wasn't satisfied with just the top man's walking papers.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2025
Andrew was issued his walking papers and ordered to move his offices out of Buckingham Palace in November after a nuclear interview he gave to the BBC in which he defended his friendship with Epstein.
From Fox News ● Jul. 2, 2020
We’re a week away from Black Monday, the NFL’s annual flurry of head coaches being given their walking papers.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2019
Though Bergen said he was never given an official explanation for his dismissal, he said the producers weren't wrong for giving him his walking papers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2015
But I’m hoping mother will give him his walking papers pretty soon now.”
From The Boy Scouts of Lenox by Webster, Frank V.
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