rallying cry

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rallying cry

The coach gave a rallying cry to motivate the team before the game.

Definition

Noun: 1. A yell or shout intended to unite and encourage a group of people, especially in a battle or competition. It is a call that gathers people together for a common purpose. 2. A slogan, phrase, or idea used to gather support and inspire people to unite behind a common cause or movement. It serves as a focal point for collective action.

Examples of Usage

  • Literal/Historical Sense:

    • The general's rallying cry echoed across the battlefield, urging the weary troops to hold their ground.
    • The team captain's rallying cry in the locker room fired up the players before the final game.

  • Figurative/Modern Sense:

    • "Liberty, equality, fraternity" became the powerful rallying cry of the French Revolution.
    • The environmental group adopted "Save our planet" as its rallying cry.
    • Her speech provided a much-needed rallying cry for the disheartened community.
Advanced Usage
  • To serve as a rallying cry: To function as a unifying call to action.
    • The tragic event served as a rallying cry for stricter safety laws.
  • To become a rallying cry: To evolve into a widely adopted slogan for a cause.
    • The phrase "Yes we can" became a rallying cry for a generation of voters.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rally (verb/noun): To come together for a common purpose; a mass meeting of people making a political protest or showing support.
    • The community rallied to support the family.
  • Watchword (noun): A word or phrase expressing a core principle or goal, similar to a rallying cry.
    • "Innovation" is the company's watchword.
  • Battle cry (noun): Very similar to the first definition of "rallying cry," specifically a shout used in battle. It can also be used figuratively.
    • Their battle cry was "For the king!"
Synonyms
  • Slogan: A short, memorable phrase used in advertising or by a group.
  • Catchphrase: A well-known sentence or phrase, often associated with a specific person or group.
  • Motto: A short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for behavior or a belief.
  • Call to arms: A strong request for people to take action, especially to fight for or defend something.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • A call to action: Something that urges people to take specific steps.
    • The documentary ended with a powerful call to action for viewers to reduce plastic waste.
  • To sound the clarion call: To issue a strong and clear request for action (more literary).
    • The report sounded the clarion call for educational reform.
rallying cry

The coach gave a rallying cry to motivate the team before the game.

Noun
  1. a yell intended to rally a group of soldiers in battle
  2. a slogan used to rally support for a cause
    • a cry to arms
    • our watchword will be `democracy'

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