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rally around


rally round

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

Friends rally around him when he feels sad.

CONTEXTUAL

The whole community decided to rally around the family after their house was damaged in the storm.

COMPLEX

In times of political uncertainty, the citizens often rally around a leader who promises to restore stability and national pride.


Related idioms2entries
  1. 01

    rally round

    To unite in order to support a fellow group member.

  2. 02

    rally round the flag

    To unite in order to support one's country, especially during a crisis or war.

Last updated August 10, 2026