Make heads roll In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "make heads roll", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-20 04:08

Meaning of Make heads roll

Make heads roll American British informal

To make one be harshly penalized or lose his/her jobs or positions because something goes wrong.
 

CIA director has made heads roll since a police officer leaked the information of an undercover CIA officer.

The president has been making heads roll due to the poor administration of a new manager.

The teacher announces that she will make heads roll if realizing any cheating in the final test.

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To lower the boom (on someone or something)

To punish someone or something harshly 

be for the high jump

Someone is going to receive a harsh punishment for what he or she has done something wrong.

Little thieves are hanged, but great ones escape.

Small-time criminals will face the full consequences of the law while those who commit large-scale crimes will go unpunished.

Give Someone A Black Eye
Punish someone by damaging their dignity or reputation for what they have done without causing them permanent harm.
Graystone College

Prison or jail

Grammar and Usage of Make heads roll

Verb Forms

  • made heads roll
  • make heads roll
  • makes heads roll
  • making heads roll

The verb "make" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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