idiom
rally the troops
RAL-ee thuh TROOPS
ˈræli ðə truːpsListen
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Syllable breakdown
rallythetroops
Dictionary meaning
To motivate and inspire a group of people who are flagging or demoralised.
Examples
- Facing deadline pressure, the project manager rallied the troops with an energising team talk.
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