branle-bas de combat

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French

Etymology

Literally, battle branle-bas, as distinct from a regular branle-bas.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bʁɑ̃l.ba d(ə) kɔ̃.ba/ ~ /bʁɑ̃l.bɑ d(ə) kɔ̃.ba/

Noun

branle-bas de combat m (plural branle-bas de combat)

  1. (nautical, archaic) the hurried taking down of hammocks in a ship as preparation for imminent battle; action stations
  2. (figuratively) flurry, uproar, bustle, commotion
    Synonyms: remue-ménage, chambard, bordel