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united front
联合反对

Date: Nov 08 2012

Themes: News

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“My family unanimously hated the look…There was a united front....They said, ‘What kind of work would make you look like that?’”

- Actor Ben Affleck on the beard he grew for his new movie, Argo. (US Weekly)

Definition

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a situation where everyone agrees about an issue, usually in opposition to someone who feels differently

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It’s hard enough to be in an argument against one person. But what about when two or more people all unite to believe in a side of the issue that’s the opposite of yours? You might say those people are forming a united front against you.

The word “front” is often used to describe a group of people either in war or in politics. Therefore, united front also has a bit of a dramatic, military tone to it. Sometimes, people substitute the word “unified” for “united.” These two words are synonyms.

Ben Affleck says that everyone in his family hated his new beard. He says they formed a united front to humorously exaggerate what a big deal his beard was.

Have you ever been in a situation where people formed a united front in opposition to you?

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“I wanted to postpone college and go traveling for a year, but my parents put up a united front against me.”

“My friends and I put up a united front to try to get Derek to stop doing drugs.”

“It’s much harder to argue your point when you’re up against a united front.”

Winners

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	When two or more people have the same opinion that is against you. by Nabilo
	United opinion. by Mr. Learner
	united front - means consent between the people who object against some issues. by Jeyran
	have the same opinion by oroba
	A common opinion against something or somebody. by Manu4
	Same viewpoint by cubi1604
	united front =a public appearance of being united by merllan
	It means everyone agrees on something. by Englishty
	when all of the groups and persons are against you by dearpesar

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Comments

abdull qader

Afghanistan

to sruggle against something or someone together

aspire1

Germany

Years ago somebody started a rumor that I’ve said something against a special group and suddenly there was a huge united front against me. It was definitely not easy to get out of that ;)

julywidiawati

Indonesia

My family put up a united front against me of resign from the job!

ola33

Japan

Yes, it’s not that beautiful :( But it can be changed. Like to plan something, to throw a party, to go to the cafe with your best friend. If you don’t like that situation, avoid it. Seek out to change it.

ola33

Japan

So, Ryo, you say, because of the fear of staying alone, you jump on the bandwagon, whether you like or not ;)

julito

Argentina

History proves that people that came up with new ideas and discoveries ,got recognition after years of trying hard to get them through the prevalent mind-set in that time , and on many occasions the united front that were opposing them could sent you to prison or worst. As Darknesslight said ,who is wrong , who is right.

DarknessLight

Germany

Having a united front against you doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re wrong and vice versa. When a group of people agree on something, it doesn’t mean that it’s 100% right and you should behave according to it.

FUN777

Egypt

It always happens especially if you have a different thinking than the others.

mojtaba

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

we (iranin) always made a united front against Faulty Logic Zionism

i love life

Palestinian Territory, Occupied

We live In Palestine I can say the International society and U.S.A build The united front against us because we are looking for got on freedom as like others countries , but those countries Always reject our natural dreams ,as the same time If you want to say your opinion If your opinion was against them they will describe you , you are terrorist man .

Unfortunately as we see these days the most supporter against the injustice over the world those countries which pretend the human beings and the democracy .

I have never try to build united front against anyone because I respect myself and I want to be a good man with everyone .

ola33

Japan

Every time when you’re in minority and do something out of normal, you’re in danger to face an united front. I don’t much favor when somebody is in untied front against one single soul. As usual, it’s a clash between two individuals and the other just join the group because of the same cultural or family bonds. But there’re some moments when you appreciate solidarity and stand together attitude. Like in one of my favorite scenes from the movie Dinosour: This united front is woth it as life is at stake.