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Dunkirk spirit

idiom

The spirit of the British public pulling together to overcome times of adversity.


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Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    fighting spirit

    One's willpower or ability to continue partaking in difficult activities or to continue fighting against insurmountable odds.

  2. 02

    kindred spirit

    Someone with the same feelings or attitudes as oneself.

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