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

heads will roll

  1. (idiomatic) Some people will be fired for incompetence.
    If this project isn't completed on time, heads will roll.

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