break ranks
phrase
variants
or less commonly break rank
: to differ in opinion or action from one's peers
—often used with with
broke ranks with the party's leadership
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“Break ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20ranks. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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