Lingo

Unity

6 Words

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1.
(unity|union) is strength
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used to emphasize that collective effort and cooperation are more effective in achieving success than individual effort

The coach told the team that unity is strength and that they needed to work together if they wanted to win the game.

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2.
united we stand, divided we fall
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used to suggest that people are stronger and more likely to succeed when they are united, but weaker and more vulnerable to failure when they are divided or working against each other

The members of the team knew that they had to work together and support each other if they wanted to win the championship, because they understood the truth of united we stand, divided we fall.

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3.
when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion
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used to emphasize the power of collective effort and unity to overcome great challenges and achieve significant results, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles

In sports, a team that plays together and supports each other can achieve victories against even the toughest opponents.As the saying goes, when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.

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the voice of the people is the voice of God
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used to emphasize the importance of listening to and honoring the desires and interests of a group of people, as they are seen as a force that represents a higher power

In a democratic society, the voice of the people is the voice of God, and it is the duty of the government to listen to and respect the will of the majority.

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the enemy of (your|my) enemy is (your|my) friend
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used to suggest that in certain situations, it may be advantageous to form an alliance with someone who is not on friendly terms with you, as long as you both share a common enemy

In politics, it's often true that the enemy of your enemy is your friend, and we see strange alliances formed for short-term gain.

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6.
the devil looks after his own
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used to highlight the concept of loyalty within certain groups or communities, where individuals support and protect each other, even if their actions are deemed negative or harmful by others

The employees in that department act as if the devil looks after his own, covering up incompetence and wrongdoing by their coworkers rather than reporting issues through proper channels.

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