break ranks
US /breɪk ræŋks/
UK /breɪk ræŋks/
1.
党の方針に背く, 離反する
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.
ある上院議員は党の方針に背いて、党の法案に反対票を投じることを決めた。
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It's difficult for employees to break ranks when management is so unified.
経営陣がこれほど一枚岩だと、従業員が反旗を翻すのは難しい。