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*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 within walking distance close enough to walk to. is the train station within walking distance? My office is within walking distance from here. be floating/walking on air to be very happy and excited because something very pleasant has happened to you When the doctor told me I was going to have a baby, I was walking on air. See also: air be walking/treading on eggshells if you are walking on eggshells, you are trying very hard not to upset someone Usage notes: An eggshell is the hard outside covering of an egg which breaks very easily. It was like walking on eggshells with my father. The smallest thing would make him angry. See also: eggshell give somebody their walking papers (American) to tell someone they must leave their job The manager gave his old secretary her walking papers and hired his daughter to do the job. (American) See be floating on air, be walking on eggshells, be on thin iceHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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