sally
/'sæli/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A sudden energetic movement outwards, especially by soldiers from a defensive position: A "sally" is a sudden attack made by troops who are surrounded or in a defensive position, breaking out against the enemy.
- A witty or clever remark, often one made to attack or deflect in an argument: A "sally" can be a quick, sharp, and often humorous comment.
- A brief journey or excursion, especially one that is spontaneous or for pleasure: A "sally" can refer to a short trip away from one's usual place or routine.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The besieged garrison made a daring sally at dawn to break the enemy lines.
- Her witty sally left everyone at the dinner table laughing.
- We went for a sally into the countryside to enjoy the spring flowers.
Advanced Usage
- "Sally forth": To set out boldly or energetically on a journey or venture.
- Armed with maps, they sallied forth to explore the ancient city.
- "Sally out": Similar to "sally forth," meaning to go out suddenly or energetically.
- The children sallied out into the garden as soon as the rain stopped.
Variants and Related Words
- Sallier (n, rare): One who makes a sally.
- Sally port (n): A secure, controlled gateway in a fortification, used for making sallies.
Synonyms
- Sortie: A sudden attack by troops from a defensive position (military context).
- Quip: A witty remark.
- Excursion: A short journey or trip.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Sally forth/out: To go out or set out, especially in a spirited or sudden manner.
- The knights sallied forth from the castle gates.
Related Idioms
- A sally of wit: A display of quick, clever humor.
- The debate was filled with entertaining sallies of wit from both candidates.
Noun
- a venture off the beaten path
- a sally into the wide world beyond his home
- a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
- witty remark