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break ranks

/breɪk ræŋks/ /breɪk ræŋks/
idiom Social Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 (grubuyla) ters düşmek, saflarından ayrılmak

Definition (English)

To disagree publicly with your group or organization.

Example Sentences

  1. Several senators broke ranks to vote against the bill.
    Birkaç senatör saflarından ayrılarak tasarıya karşı oy verdi.
  2. He broke ranks and criticized the leader.
    Grubuyla ters düşerek lideri eleştirdi.
IdiomMilitary
  1. 1 safları bozmak

Definition (English)

Of soldiers, to stop standing in a line and move out of position.

Example Sentences

  1. The soldiers were ordered not to break ranks.
    Askerlere safları bozmamaları emredildi.
  2. Nobody broke ranks until the officer gave the signal.
    Subay işaret verene kadar kimse safları bozmadı.

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