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Idiom: Heads Will Roll

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Meanings

From the imagery of a head rolling on the ground when a person is decapitated as punishment for a crime.

How to pronounce "heads will roll":

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Some people will be fired for incompetence.

Example: "If this project isn't completed on time, heads will roll."

Example Sentences

1
If we don't finish this project on time, heads will roll.
2
The CEO was furious about the financial loss and warned that heads will roll.
3
If any confidential information gets leaked, heads will roll in the company.
4
The manager implemented new strict rules, stating that if anyone breaks them, heads will roll.
5
The government official promised that if corruption is found, heads will roll.

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