send in your papers

send in (one's) papers

To give notice of one's resignation from an organization or place of employment. I just sent in my papers, so I'll be officially leaving in two weeks' time.
See also: paper, send
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

send in your papers

resign, especially (of an officer in the armed services) resign your commission. dated
See also: paper, send
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • better (to be) safe than sorry
  • better safe than sorry
  • at (one's) doorstep
  • at doorstep
  • at expense
  • at somebody's expense
  • at someone's expense
  • at (one's) expense
  • be remembered as (something)
  • be remembered as/for something