Meaning of 'Heads will roll'
What does the saying 'Heads will roll' mean?
Idiom: Heads will roll
Meaning:
If heads will roll, people will be punished or sacked for something that has gone wrong.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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