walk the plank English

Meaning walk the plank meaning

What does walk the plank mean?

walk the plank verb

— (historical) On an early naval vessel or pirate ship: to be forced to walk off the end of a gangplank (a plank of wood extending outwards from the side of the vessel) and plunge into the ocean and drown, used as a method of killing.

— to be forced to resign from a position in an organization