rally 'round the flag effect

noun

A phenomenon in which a country's government or political leaders experience a short-run increase in popular support during a period of international crisis or war.

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Meanings

nounrally 'round the flag effect (plural rally 'round the flag effects)

plural rally 'round the flag effects

  1. international relationsgovernmentA phenomenon in which a country's government or political leaders experience a short-run increase in popular support during a period of international crisis or war.
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