IdiomNature
French
FrenchUn baroud d'honneur
Meaning: A last stand fought for honor when defeat is already certain.
Literally: A fight of honor
Example: “Le petit parti a livré un baroud d'honneur avant une défaite annoncée.” — The small party made one last stand before a defeat everyone saw coming.
English equivalent: A last stand
Equivalents in other languages
English: a last stand
Origin: Baroud is Moroccan Arabic for combat, brought into French by colonial troops in North Africa in the early 20th century. The phrase describes a final engagement entered into not to win but to avoid surrendering without a fight.
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