rally the troops
idiom
: to urge everyone to work harder
As the deadline approached, it was clear that we needed to rally the troops.
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Next, Salas will rally the troops for a night at Diaspora, a dance party that pops up around the city specializing in afro beats, reggaeton, and dancehall music.
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Scarlett Lindeman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2023
Meanwhile, Maria tried to rally the troops against Charlie.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
In a surprise appearance, Johnson joined them onstage to rally the troops.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024
The kind of person who can rally the troops and knows exactly how to get help where it’s needed.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 13 Oct. 2023
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Scarlett Lindeman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2023
Meanwhile, Maria tried to rally the troops against Charlie.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
In a surprise appearance, Johnson joined them onstage to rally the troops.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024
The kind of person who can rally the troops and knows exactly how to get help where it’s needed.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 13 Oct. 2023
See all Example Sentences for rally the troops
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