gang-up
Americannoun
verb
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Also, gang up with . Act together as a group. For example, The residents ganged up to make the neighborhood safer . [ Colloquial ; c. 1920]
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. Join in opposition or attack against, as in The big kids were always ganging up on the little ones , or They all ganged up against the substitute teacher . [1920s]
Etymology
Origin of gang-up
1935–40; noun use of verb phrase gang up ( on )
Example Sentences
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The good news is there is a way to disable the gang-up tactic.
From Salon
The maid of honor is scared of broaching this subject, but if we all do it together, does that feel like a gang-up?
From Slate
On Saturday, Yang and Garcia rallied together; Adams’s campaign labeled that the “Yang Gang-Up” and released statements from prominent Black supporters who accused a White woman and an Asian man of trying to suppress Black progress.
From Washington Post
Responding with a strongly worded statement, Netanyahu said the Obama administration had “not only failed to protect Israel against this gang-up at the U.N., it has colluded with it behind the scenes.”
From Washington Post
In a statement after the vote, Netanyahu said the Obama administration had “not only failed to protect Israel against this gang-up at the U.N., it has colluded with it behind the scenes.”
From Washington Post
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