A list of phrases about the military and war From 'About turn' to 'We band of brothers' military phrases pepper the English language. About turn Absent without leave Action man All present and correct Attack is the best form of defence Beat a hasty retreat Bite the bullet Blood, sweat and tears Drummed out of the army Extraordinary rendition Fifth column Give no quarter Hoist with your own petard I have nothing to offer but blood toil tears and sweat Join the colours Kilroy was here Lions led by donkeys Loose cannon Loose lips sink ships Meet your Waterloo Moaning Minnie Nail your colours to the mast Old soldiers never die, they simply fade away. No names: no pack-drill Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more Over the top Overpaid, oversexed, and over here Pyrric victory Rank and file Steal a march Tell it to the marines The best defense is a good offence We few, we happy few, we band of brothers
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From 'About turn' to 'We band of brothers' military phrases pepper the English language.From 'About turn' to 'We band of brothers' military phrases pepper the English language.