break ranks
US /breɪk ræŋks/
UK /breɪk ræŋks/
1.
脫離隊伍, 背離立場
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.
一位參議員決定脫離隊伍，投票反對他所在黨的法案。
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It's difficult for employees to break ranks when management is so unified.
當管理層如此團結時，員工很難脫離隊伍。