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Dead Man Walking Inevitably Great Trouble Person Lose

Phrase/Idiom dead man walking
Definition A dead man walking is someone who will inevitably be in great trouble very soon, especially a person who is about to lose their job or position.
Example Taking into consideration the way the officer handled the last missions, I think he is a dead man walking.

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