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