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Meaning of 'Dunkirk spirit'

What does the saying 'Dunkirk spirit' mean?

Idiom: Dunkirk spirit

Meaning:

Dunkirk spirit is when people pull together to get through a very difficult time.
Country: British English British English | Subject Area: Places | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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