behind enemy lines

phrase

: in an area controlled by the enemy

a secret mission behind enemy lines

Examples of behind enemy lines in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Operation Sparrow called on Duke to lead a crack three-man commando team on a night parachute jump behind enemy lines. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Since the Second World War (wooden horses having fallen out of fashion), one discreet way of getting troops behind enemy lines has been by parachute. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

His plan was to launch into the Sea of Azov, under the cover of night, and swim to a village behind enemy lines. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

In a war of attrition dominated by unmanned systems, greater autonomy will enable drones to strike deeper behind enemy lines with greater accuracy, expanding the no man's land between opposing forces. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for behind enemy lines

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