one's walking papers



*one's walking papers

Fig. a notice that one is fired from one's job. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give one ~.) Well, I'm through. I got my walking papers today. They are closing down my department. I guess I'll get my walking papers soon.
See also: paper, walking

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gerel-Mongolian
Kirke-Greek Mythology
Otylia-Polish
Lara (2)-Roman Mythology
ZakZAKEnglish
KelvinKEL-vinEnglish