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Definition the Dunkirk spirit in British English

the Dunkirk spirit noun

noun
/ˌdʌnkɜː(r)k ˈspɪrɪt/

From the brave attitude of people who went in small boats from England to Dunkirk, on the French coast, to rescue soldiers from the German army during the Second World War.

1

an attitude of being very strong in a difficult situation and refusing to accept defeat

Synonyms and related words
determination ambition will
Definition the Dunkirk spirit in British English