walk the plank
phrase
1
: to walk under compulsion over the side of a ship into the sea
2
: to resign an office or position under compulsion
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“Walk the plank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20the%20plank. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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