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Three musketeers Meaning in English

expression

ˈθɹi/ /ˌməskəˈtiɹz
THREE MUS-kuh-TEERZ
θɹˈiː/ /mˌʌskɪtˈiəz
three MUS-ki-TEEZ

Definition

The Three Musketeers are the famous heroes from the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas. The phrase is also used to describe a close group of three friends who are always together and support each other.

Usage & Nuances

Usually capitalized when referring to the novel's title or characters. Informally, 'three musketeers' describes a tight-knit group of three friends; widely used with both adults and children. Often suggests loyalty and unity.

Example Sentences

The three musketeers always did everything together.

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Have you read 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas?

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People called us the three musketeers because we were so close.

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We were like the three musketeers back in high school—always together, always helping each other.

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Whenever there was trouble, the three musketeers had each other's backs.

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Everyone in the office calls us the three musketeers because we're inseparable.

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