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circle the/your wagons
idiommainly US
to join together in order to protect yourselves against attack, criticism, or danger:
Most corporations' response is to circle the wagons when there is trouble.
"They are circling the wagons to protect the status quo," said one activist.
Americans are feeling it's an especially good time to be with family, to circle their wagons.
His teammates circled the wagons around him.
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air defence
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hedge
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self-protective
self-protectiveness
shelter
sheltered
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