Join the colours In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Join the colours", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-12-11 09:12

Meaning of Join the colours

Synonyms:

join the army

Join the colours British verb phrase

To enlist in the army.

Many young Saigonese men set off to join the colours at the enlistment ceremony for recruits in District 5.

He is unable to join the colours this year due to his serious health problem.

When you are a British citizen, you apply to join the colors; you need to meet certain entry requirements, such as age, nationality, medical condition, education, etc.

Other phrases about:

latrinogram

Used to indicate any gossip, rumor, or unfounded information that spread in the military latrines (communal toilets).

a standard-bearer

1. Used to indicate a military member who carries the flag of their unit.

2. Used to indicate the widely accepted leader of a cause, movement, or ideology.

Grammar and Usage of Join the colours

Verb Forms

  • joins the colours
  • joined the colours
  • joining the colours

The verb "join" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Join the colours

This phrase dates back to at least the 16th century. The term 'color' in this context is currently best known through the annual event of 'Trooping the Colour' in London, in which various regiments of the British Army, most notably the Household Division, parade their regimental colors in front of the queen.

The Origin Cited: phrases.org.uk .
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