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1 On parade
being at work/ at a set activity. Usually (though not always) in the context of starting something for the first time. For example I have been hired by the company, on parade from next Monday. Pakistani English -
2 Become a direct Sargent
be promoted out of turn/ given responsibility and authority very early. Often in the context that a person is out of his/her depth. For example, no wonder that team has failed so badly, leader was a direct Sargent. Usually "Sargent" is replaced by "Havildar" the equivalent rank in the Pakistan Army. Also used for upwardly mobile, ambitious or nouveau riche. Pakistani EnglishIभारतीय अंग्रेजी खिचड़ी (Indian-English slang) > Become a direct Sargent
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