circling the wagons

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Definition of circling the wagons in English Turkish dictionary

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circle the wagons
(deyim) Adam toplamak
English - English
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.]
circling the wagons

    Turkish pronunciation

    sırklîng dhi wägınz

    Pronunciation

    /ˈsərkləɴɢ ᴛʜē ˈwagənz/ /ˈsɜrklɪŋ ðiː ˈwæɡənz/

    Etymology

    () 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.
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