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Rareforlorn hope
The correct spelling is forlorn hope.
How to pronounce forlorn hope
noun
IPA: /fəˌlɔːnˈhəʊp/
Say it like: For-lor-n h-ope
The correct spelling is forlorn hope. A small troop picked to make an advance attack, or the first attack; a storming party.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A small troop picked to make an advance attack, or the first attack; a storming party.
- 2.Any dangerous or hopeless venture.
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