break ranks
US /breɪk ræŋks/
UK /breɪk ræŋks/
1.
romper filas, desmarcarse
to fail to keep in line with the other members of a group or organization; to abandon a common cause or position
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One senator decided to break ranks and vote against his party's bill.
Un senador decidió romper filas y votar en contra del proyecto de ley de su partido.
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It's difficult for employees to break ranks when management is so unified.
Es difícil para los empleados romper filas cuando la gerencia está tan unida.