rally the troops

idiom

: to urge everyone to work harder

As the deadline approached, it was clear that we needed to rally the troops.

Examples of rally the troops in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then again, Kittle is a team leader and likes to rally the troops, who really need a morale boost and inspiration after this offseason’s purge. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025

Although Tan’s letter is meant to rally the troops, industry watchers also expect layoffs. —Michael Kan, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025

But Campbell is going to have to rally the troops once more, and hope for sustained health on this journey for the remainder of the season. —Scott Thompson, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024

For the 19th year, Max Mara was sponsoring the gala that brought together women in Hollywood to celebrate achievements, empower and inspire and rally the troops during a particularly challenging moment for the entertainment industry when production and ticket sales are down. —Booth Moore, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024

Rhymes for rally the troops

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