Once more unto the breach, dear friends

Cultural  

1. Words from the play King Henry the Fifth, by William Shakespeare. King Henry is rallying his troops to attack a breach, or gap, in the wall of an enemy city.

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Example Sentences

“A speech, how marvelous! I do love a good oration. ‘Once more unto the breach, dear friends!’”

From Literature

Once more unto the breach, dear friends!

From New York Times

I don’t mean healthcare workers or front-line workers or first responders; these heroic warriors have been hitting walls and then throwing themselves once more unto the breach, dear friends, for going on 13 months now.

From Los Angeles Times

It may not rate with “Once more unto the breach, dear friends” or “At my signal, unleash hell!” but “Whatever” may just be the rallying cry that saves a world chess championship.

From Washington Times

He smiled sadly, watching her walk off, and muttered, “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more.”

From Literature