in country

In a foreign country, often for military service. This phrase is commonly used to refer to US troops in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Primarily heard in US. He saw unimaginable things while he was in country and still struggles with PTSD as a result.

in country

In Vietnam during the period of US military operations there: "He'd been in country a month longer than the other four" (Nelson DeMille).

词组	in country
释义	in country in country In a foreign country, often for military service. This phrase is commonly used to refer to US troops in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Primarily heard in US. He saw unimaginable things while he was in country and still struggles with PTSD as a result. See also: country Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in country In Vietnam during the period of US military operations there: "He'd been in country a month longer than the other four" (Nelson DeMille). See also: country American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: cheap Charlie Nam no cigar your/somebody's number comes up (one's) number comes up how about how/what about...? best foot forward (one's) best foot forward eggs is eggs
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