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forlorn 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. 1.A small troop picked to make an advance attack, or the first attack; a storming party.
  2. 2.Any dangerous or hopeless venture.

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