rally round
To unite in order to support a fellow group member.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We all rally round when a friend needs help.”
“When the local shop owner fell ill, the whole neighborhood decided to rally round to keep the business running.”
“In the face of the sudden crisis, the community chose to rally round the displaced families, providing both emotional support and essential resources.”
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albatross round one's neck
Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.
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ask round
To enquire of several people.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bring round
To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.
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go round in circles
To repeatedly do the same thing without making any progress.
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rally around
rally round
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rally round the flag
To unite in order to support one's country, especially during a crisis or war.
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round of applause
An outburst of clapping among a group or audience.
Last updated August 10, 2026