How to Pronounce "rally round the flag"
expression
RAL-ee ROWND thuh FLAG
RAL-ee ROWND thuh FLAG
Definition
To come together and show strong support for your country or a shared cause, especially in times of crisis or challenge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæɫi/ /ˈɹaʊnd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫæɡ
British English
ɹˈæli/ /ɹˈaʊnd/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈæɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAL-ee ROWND thuh FLAG
UK
RAL-ee ROWND thuh FLAG
Listen in Context
During the war, people were asked to rally round the flag.
The team needed everyone to rally round the flag when they were losing.
Citizens rallied round the flag after the earthquake to help each other.
When our company faced financial troubles, everyone tried to rally round the flag and keep us going.