Tìm kiếm
to break ranks
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tách một người khỏi một nhóm cụ thể
to publicly oppose a group or party that one has been a member of
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What is the origin of the idiom "break ranks" and when to use it?
The idiom "break ranks" has its origins in military terminology and tactics. In a military formation, soldiers stand in a line or formation called ranks. "Breaking ranks" refers to an individual soldier or a group of soldiers deviating from the prescribed formation by stepping out of line or breaking the orderly arrangement. The term has been figuratively extended beyond its military context to describe acts of dissent, rebellion, or disagreement within an organization, group, or team, where someone goes against the established norms or unity.
Ví dụ
The labor union threatens to break ranks and go on strike if their demands are not met.
The athlete who broke ranks and supported a rival team faced criticism from their former teammates.
The soldier decides to break ranks and voice his disagreement with the military strategy.
The politician risks backlash by breaking ranks with their party and advocating for a different approach.
If the negotiations fail, the country might break ranks and pursue its own course of action.
