We few, we happy few, we band of brothers In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Evelyn Nguyen calendar 2021-01-08 04:01

Meaning of We few, we happy few, we band of brothers

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers literary

This means although there are not many of us, we are proud and glad to be here.

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Act with more effort or enthusiasm

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Anyone who has talent should not be prevented from showing it or expressing it.
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To motivate someone to do something better, more quickly or more passionately

Grammar and Usage of We few, we happy few, we band of brothers

Origin of We few, we happy few, we band of brothers

We Few, we happy few
William Shakespeare's Henry V
(Source: Internet)

This line appeared in William Shakespeare's play by a character named Henry V. This speech is known as the St. Crispin’s Day Speech. This is a rousing speech King Henry V gave to his soldiers on the morning of the battle

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