battle cry

1. A shout or chant issued by soldiers, especially when charging into battle. Let the enemy hear our battle cry from miles away; let them fear us from afar.

2. A particular slogan, chant, or motto used by a group or its proponents to generate enthusiasm and support. "No New Taxes" has become the new congressional candidate's battle cry for this election. The stadium shook with the battle cry of the team's home fans.

battle cry

A slogan used in any campaign or movement. Originally used literally by soldiers or their commanders, the term was transferred to less bloody usages, such as rallying supporters in a political campaign. George Bernard Shaw played on it in Man and Superman (1905): “A good cry is half the battle.”

See also: battle, cry

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

a pitched battle
pitched battle
pitched battle, a
do battle
do/join battle
battle of the bulge
bulge
a running battle
running battle
half the battle

References in periodicals archive

Baggies Battle Cry will be released this Sunday - the day after the first home league game of the season against Preston.

Baggies in tune for chart push; HAWTHORNS

IMAGES OF HATE: The violent video calls on Indonesians to join the jihad; BATTLE CRY: Bin Laden

THE BALI BOMB: BIN LADEN LINK: THE PROOF; Gruesome videotape reveals Indonesia as al-Qaeda base for training in terror

The Swansea manager is ready to pitch in three strikers - including himself - with the battle cry: "It's not my style to sit back and wait for things to happen.

Football: Nick sets his sights on Wolves

A TEACHERS' union sounded a battle cry yesterday for possible industrial action over working hours.

Teachers in hours threat

On the eve of today's Second npower Test, pied piper Gough sounded a Churchillian battle cry by warning the Aussies: "Lord's is our home and we will defend it."

Cricket: GOUGH: LORD'S HELP US; EXCLUSIVE

The Trade Secretary sounded his battle cry as he launched a national campaign for industry to pip foreign rivals.

It's wake or break!

The battle cry was attack and how close it came to grabbing a dramatic victory against all the odds!

Flat Ball; Stoke City 2 Man City 1

True to her "raise your flag" battle cry, Gray proudly raised the Philippine flag at the boxing ring during the singing of the national anthem ahead of the fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

WATCH: Catriona Gray raises Philippine flag during Pacquiao-Thurman bout

It became a battle cry symbolizing no-nonsense transparency at running after the ills of a country plagued by traditional politics.

My drugs, I hate God

With plenty of audience participation, phenomenal choreography, an enthusiastic sing-off and the compulsary "Oh yes I am, Oh no you're not" battle cry, it can't fail to leave you entertained.

Theatre; Going out Making the most of your free time

'Creative Philippines' was the battle cry used at a highly interactive roundtable organized by Arangkada Philippines last week to discuss 'policy changes, initiatives and recommendations' to get 'Creative Industries' into the position they deserve.

Moving from Creative Industries to Creative Philippines

OVER the top The battle cry Wave after wave Staring death in the eye A field of khaki Swaying in the breeze Machine-gun fire From distant trees Row after row Young men die Cut down by the reaper's scythe Like lambs to slaughter Onward they did go Over the top When the whistle did blow The air filled, with cries of pain Over and over Again and again Silent now Those fields of war Across the channel On distant shores Silent now The brave Who gave their lives Wave after wave Resting in a distant grave Young men and boys Who went to war Never to return To England's shores.

The Battle Cry; POEM OF THE DAY

Your country needs you was the battle cry, But he wasn't to know how many would die.

Your Poem

Boro's video evangelist has today released his latest upbeat battle cry as the promotion push reaches crunch time at the Riverside.

Neil's latest video aims to propel Boro to promotion

In JL Snyder's new Coming of Age novel, "Battle Cry 2 Shadow of the Sword," protagonist Kai-Ling uses the skills, training, and knowledge she acquired in the first volume to seek vengeance for her father's murder.

El Paso Author's New Coming of Age Novel

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释义	battle cry battle cry 1. A shout or chant issued by soldiers, especially when charging into battle. Let the enemy hear our battle cry from miles away; let them fear us from afar. 2. A particular slogan, chant, or motto used by a group or its proponents to generate enthusiasm and support. "No New Taxes" has become the new congressional candidate's battle cry for this election. The stadium shook with the battle cry of the team's home fans. See also: battle, cry Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. battle cry A slogan used in any campaign or movement. Originally used literally by soldiers or their commanders, the term was transferred to less bloody usages, such as rallying supporters in a political campaign. George Bernard Shaw played on it in Man and Superman (1905): “A good cry is half the battle.” See also: battle, cry The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a pitched battle pitched battle pitched battle, a do battle do/join battle battle of the bulge bulge a running battle running battle half the battle References in periodicals archive Baggies Battle Cry will be released this Sunday - the day after the first home league game of the season against Preston. Baggies in tune for chart push; HAWTHORNS IMAGES OF HATE: The violent video calls on Indonesians to join the jihad; BATTLE CRY: Bin Laden THE BALI BOMB: BIN LADEN LINK: THE PROOF; Gruesome videotape reveals Indonesia as al-Qaeda base for training in terror The Swansea manager is ready to pitch in three strikers - including himself - with the battle cry: "It's not my style to sit back and wait for things to happen. Football: Nick sets his sights on Wolves A TEACHERS' union sounded a battle cry yesterday for possible industrial action over working hours. Teachers in hours threat On the eve of today's Second npower Test, pied piper Gough sounded a Churchillian battle cry by warning the Aussies: "Lord's is our home and we will defend it." Cricket: GOUGH: LORD'S HELP US; EXCLUSIVE The Trade Secretary sounded his battle cry as he launched a national campaign for industry to pip foreign rivals. It's wake or break! The battle cry was attack and how close it came to grabbing a dramatic victory against all the odds! Flat Ball; Stoke City 2 Man City 1 True to her "raise your flag" battle cry, Gray proudly raised the Philippine flag at the boxing ring during the singing of the national anthem ahead of the fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. WATCH: Catriona Gray raises Philippine flag during Pacquiao-Thurman bout It became a battle cry symbolizing no-nonsense transparency at running after the ills of a country plagued by traditional politics. My drugs, I hate God With plenty of audience participation, phenomenal choreography, an enthusiastic sing-off and the compulsary "Oh yes I am, Oh no you're not" battle cry, it can't fail to leave you entertained. Theatre; Going out Making the most of your free time 'Creative Philippines' was the battle cry used at a highly interactive roundtable organized by Arangkada Philippines last week to discuss 'policy changes, initiatives and recommendations' to get 'Creative Industries' into the position they deserve. Moving from Creative Industries to Creative Philippines OVER the top The battle cry Wave after wave Staring death in the eye A field of khaki Swaying in the breeze Machine-gun fire From distant trees Row after row Young men die Cut down by the reaper's scythe Like lambs to slaughter Onward they did go Over the top When the whistle did blow The air filled, with cries of pain Over and over Again and again Silent now Those fields of war Across the channel On distant shores Silent now The brave Who gave their lives Wave after wave Resting in a distant grave Young men and boys Who went to war Never to return To England's shores. The Battle Cry; POEM OF THE DAY Your country needs you was the battle cry, But he wasn't to know how many would die. Your Poem Boro's video evangelist has today released his latest upbeat battle cry as the promotion push reaches crunch time at the Riverside. Neil's latest video aims to propel Boro to promotion In JL Snyder's new Coming of Age novel, "Battle Cry 2 Shadow of the Sword," protagonist Kai-Ling uses the skills, training, and knowledge she acquired in the first volume to seek vengeance for her father's murder. El Paso Author's New Coming of Age Novel
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