That factory became a war bride during the conflict.
war bride
idiomA company or individual whose business is increased by warfare.
The small tech firm turned into a war bride when governments suddenly needed secure communication tools.
Once a struggling manufacturer of camping gear, the company transformed into a war bride almost overnight, supplying uniforms to three armies.
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December bride
A woman who marries when she is significantly older than most brides.
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pissing war
An immature dispute over some trivial matter.
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tug of war
A dispute between two parties, particularly an entrenched, back-and-forth dispute.
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turf war
A fight or confrontation between two divisions or parties for access to resources or capital.
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war of nerves
Warfare characterized by psychological manipulation, involving tactics intended to demoralize, frighten, and unnerve opponents in order to prompt surrender.
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war of words
A heated exchange of threatening or inflammatory statements.
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win the battle, but lose the war
To achieve a portion of a goal, but fail to achieve the entire goal.