Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

heads will roll

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.40 in modern English

Syllables: head-s will roll
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Some people will be fired for incompetence or malfeasance.

Example Sentences

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

Etymology

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

Phrases

have someone's head off with someone's head

Frequently Paired Words

have someone's head off with someone's head

Questions

What does heads will roll mean?: Some people will be fired for incompetence or malfeasance.
Where does heads will roll come from?: From the imagery of a head rolling on the ground when a person is decapitated as punishment for a crime.

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