Paul Revere's ride
Colonial midnight gallop
Paul Revere's ride refers to the American patriot's midnight horseback journey on April 18, 1775, to warn colonial militiamen that British troops were approaching.
The event became legendary through Longfellow's 1861 poem, making it a symbol of American vigilance and the Revolutionary spirit.
The phrase now evokes urgent warnings or dramatic last-minute alerts: She made a Paul Revere's ride through the office warning everyone about the layoffs.
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Paul Revere's rideSunday drive
Leisurely recreational motoring
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Paul Revere's rideretreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
capitulation · standing down · information blackout · laying down arms · censorship
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