FORLORNHOPE

Forlorn hope

A forlorn hope is a band of soldiers or other combatants chosen to take the leading part in a military operation, such as an assault on a defended position, where the risk of casualties is high.

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forlorn hope

Noun

  1. A small troop picked to make an advance attack, or the first attack; a storming party.
  2. Any dangerous or hopeless venture.


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