Discover the origins and implications of the age-old battle cry to 'close ranks,' a term that has evolved from military strategy to a staple of motivational lingo.
Delve into the depths of this ancient cliché that tells us to plunge into endeavors fully, with its origins rooted in historical punishments fitting the crime.
The largest and most comprehensive resource of its kind, The Dictionary of Clichés features thousands of unique clichés, idioms, jargon, slang, euphemisms, and metaphors, alongside common expressions.