heads will roll
phrase
variants or less commonly heads are going to roll
informal
When the boss finds out about the mistake, heads will roll.
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“Heads will roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/heads%20will%20roll. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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