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break ranks |
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break ranks to publicly show that you disagree with a group of which you are a member (often + with ) Junior officers were said to be prepared to break ranks with the leadership. break ranks to do or say something different from what a group you belong to does or says Two owners broke ranks and said they were against locking out the players. Usage notes: often followed by with: They decided to break ranks with the alliance and work independently for a solution. Etymology: based on the military meaning of break ranks (to walk away from a straight row in which you and other soldiers have been standing) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He said some don't want to break ranks and gripe about it because they fear being ostracized by the police union and others on the force. Supporting Principals Who Break Ranks," a companion document to Breaking Ranks II, was written with that function in mind. While none of them supports the Federal Marriage Amendment--not to my face, at least--none of them is willing to break ranks with the Republican Party over it either. |
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