Meanings
From the imagery of a head rolling on the ground when a person is decapitated as punishment for a crime.
How to pronounce "heads will roll":
AU
Some people will be fired for incompetence.
Example: "If this project isn't completed on time, heads will roll."
Example Sentences
1
If we don't finish this project on time, heads will roll.
2
The CEO was furious about the financial loss and warned that heads will roll.
3
If any confidential information gets leaked, heads will roll in the company.
4
The manager implemented new strict rules, stating that if anyone breaks them, heads will roll.
5
The government official promised that if corruption is found, heads will roll.