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девиз (1 : a word, phrase, or sound that is shouted by soldiers in a battle : war cry 2 : a phrase or saying that is used to make people support an idea, a cause, etc. "Just Say No!" was the President's battle cry [=rallying cry] for stopping the use of illegal drugs. MWALD. 'Reclaim the night' was the battle cry of women fighting for the right to walk safely at night. CALD. * "Power to the people!" was their battle cry. * And we bear the glorious stars for the Union and the right, Shouting the battle cry of Freedom! * The new battle cry was: Year-Round Casual. * Their battle cry at the moment is: To know synchronized swimming is to love synchronized swimming. LDOCE Alexander Demidov) |
