Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heads-roll
idiom
/hɛdz roʊl/
Definition
Heads-roll is an idiomatic expression that refers to the act of removing people from their positions, usually in a context of punishment or accountability for failure or mistakes.
Examples
- After the scandal, it was inevitable that heads would roll within the organization.
- The manager’s poor decision-making led to a series of failures, and now heads are starting to roll.
- When the project failed to meet its deadline, several heads rolled at the company.
Meaning
The phrase highlights the consequences faced by individuals in authority or management when there is a significant failure in their duties.
Synonyms
- people get fired
- accountability
- removals
- punishments
