United Front
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Definition
Noun: 1. A unified group formed for a common purpose, especially in opposition to something: A "united front" refers to a coalition or alliance where different individuals, groups, or parties set aside their differences to present a single, coordinated stance, typically against a shared opponent or to achieve a common goal.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The various community groups formed a united front to protest the new city policy.
- Despite their internal disagreements, the political parties presented a united front to the public during the crisis.
- The parents showed a united front when discussing rules with their teenagers.
Advanced Usage
- "to present/show a united front": This is the most common collocation, emphasizing the deliberate act of displaying unity.
- It's important for the management team to present a united front when announcing the changes.
Variants and Related Words
- Unite (verb): To come or bring together for a common purpose.
- Front (noun, in this context): An organized political or military group, or a demeanor or appearance.
Synonyms
- Coalition
- Alliance
- Bloc
- Solidarity
- Common front
Related Idioms
- "To stand shoulder to shoulder": To unite in support of a common cause or against a common foe.
- The nations stood shoulder to shoulder in their condemnation of the act.
Noun
- a multiethnic alliance in Afghanistan who practice a moderate form of Islam and are united in their opposition to the Taliban