Which option gives the closest meaning of Break ranks?
Note
Break ranks means to stop supporting a group and act independently. The correct answer is this meaning because the expression is used figuratively, not only by its literal words.
Examples:
- Several members decided to break ranks and oppose the policy.
- In an HSC essay, Break ranks can express this meaning: to stop supporting a group and act independently.
- When this expression appears in a passage, connect Break ranks with the idea of to stop supporting a group and act independently.
