Circular firing squad In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "circular firing squad", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-29 10:10

Meaning of Circular firing squad

Circular firing squad American noun phrase

Used in a situation that a group, usually a party, aims to unite against common enemies, but hurt each other more than the target through internal division and conflicts

The A party came to a circular firing squad in an attempt to prevent his nomination.

The President warned democrats against a circular firing squad.

There was a circular firing squad among the Republicans at the debate last year.

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