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
Kisecawchuck-Native American, Cree
Ryannrie-ANEnglish (Modern)
Alfonsoahl-FON-so (Spanish), ahl-FAWN-so (Italian)Spanish, Italian
Zayna-Arabic
Consuelakon-SWE-lahSpanish
Imogene['imə.dʒi:n]