Last stand

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.NounA military encounter, especially against (often greatly) superior odds, generally as a last resort, whether to save another army or city, or as a last act of defiance, and often resulting in the total annihilation of the weaker force.

"to make one's last stand"

Synonyms

last gasp last hurrah last burst of fire showdown alpha strike fight to the death final straw dead set stinger rearguard action mexican standoff standoff

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