circling the wagons

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von circling the wagons im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

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circle the wagons

(deyim) Adam toplamak

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von circling the wagons im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Agreeing on a defensive strategy against criticism or a similar attack

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circle the wagons

To prepare to defend against an attack

circle the wagons

To draw a wagon train into a circle to allow the wagons to provide cover when under attack

circle the wagons

(deyim) Gather one's forces to get ready for battle or competition

Hey, Edward. If you can hear me, circle the wagons, You've got a problem.

circle the wagons

Unite in defence of something. [with ref. to the defensive position of a wagon train under attack.]

Türkische aussprache

sırklîng dhi wägınz

Aussprache

/ˈsərkləɴɢ ᴛʜē ˈwagənz/ /ˈsɜrklɪŋ ðiː ˈwæɡənz/

Etymologie

() From the practice in the Wild West of drawing the wagons of a wagon-train into a circle to protect against attack from Indians, and also to keep cattle and other livestock within.