close ranks
to move closer together
TRANSLATION
zusammenhalten, zusammenrücken, zusammenstehen
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"Russia CLOSES RANKS with EU -- The European Union and Russia are to boost security co-operation to an unprecedented level following the attacks on the United States, with monthly consultations on foreign and defence policy."
(BBC News - 3rd October 2001)
(BBC News - 3rd October 2001)
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close ranks
This phrase comes from the military and means to strengthen a position by bringing forces together.
This phrase comes from the military and means to strengthen a position by bringing forces together.
