break ranks

se désolidariser, faire dissidence

Exprimer ouvertement son désaccord avec le groupe ou l'organisation dont on fait partie.

En anglais simple : To openly disagree with the group or organization you belong to.

• One member broke ranks.
• He broke ranks with his colleagues and criticized the policy.
• Will anyone break ranks to vote against the proposal?

Comment l'utiliser : break ranks with someone/something (She broke ranks with her party over the new law.); break ranks to do something (Several members broke ranks to oppose the plan.)

Synonymes : dissent

Expressions courantes : break ranks with someone, break ranks publicly

rompre les rangs

Pour des soldats, quitter les rangs ou les positions qui leur sont assignés.

En anglais simple : For soldiers, to leave their arranged lines or positions.

• The soldiers broke ranks.
• An officer ordered the troops not to break ranks.
• Several men broke ranks and ran toward the enemy.

Synonymes : leave formation

Expressions courantes : break ranks suddenly, break ranks