comrade in arms
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of comrade in arms
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Neither does the film, which only briefly springs back to life whenever Snoop Dogg appears as Bud’s cool, cowboy-hat-wearing comrade in arms, Big John.
From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2022
Her comrade in arms, Chloé Madesta, holding a bucket, nodded.
From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2020
His friend, his “brother,” his comrade in arms, his U.S. military advisor—Army Col.
From Golf Digest • May 6, 2020
He’s the sort of king who makes you believe he’s your dear friend as well as comrade in arms, even if you’re just a foot soldier.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2014
The soldier Moulios, Doulikhion herald, comrade in arms of Lord Amphmomos, mixed the wine and served them all.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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