Question

Choose the correct meaning of the italicized idiom/phrase.
It is evident from the minister's statement that heads will roll.

• A. transfers will take place
• B. people will die
• C. dismissals will occur
• D. heads of department will have to repent

Answer 1

The correct option is C dismissals will occur

'Heads will roll' means to punish someone severely especially in terms of losing the job. E.g. Heads will roll if there are any errors in the delivered client project. Thus, option C is the correct answer according to the meaning. Rest of the options are incorrect.