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Definition |
severe repercussions for failure |
Examples |
1) Failing to finish the important assignment by the deadline will
result in heads rolling.
2) No heads will roll; just approach
it in a relaxed manner and take a load off. |
Etymology |
The term originated in France during the
French Revolution, when people were executed by beheading. The term was
used to threaten those who were considered to be enemies of the
revolution. |
Synonyms |
consequences, reorganization, shake-up |
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