heads will roll
English
Etymology
From the imagery of a head rolling on the ground when a person is decapitated as punishment for a crime.
Pronunciation
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Phrase
- (idiomatic) some people will be fired for incompetence
- If this project isn't completed on time, heads will roll.
Translations
some people will be fired for incompetence
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