the British are coming

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. A warning that enemies are about and a battle is about to begin.
  2. A statement of impending doom.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-the British are coming.wav

Word forms

the British are coming

Etymology

From a famous line supposedly uttered by the American Paul Revere.

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