comrade in arms
Noun
Meaning
comrade in arms (plural comrades in arms)
(military) A fellow combatant or soldier.
Alternative names
comrade-in-arms
Synonyms
Examples
Delicatus made this for his deserving comrade-in-arms."
When learning of Zhukov's "misfortunes" — and despite not understanding all the problems — Eisenhower expressed his sympathy for his "comrade-in-arms" (Zhukov).
Rosa Luxemburg fan Ruth Schneider spent Sun in Friedrichsfelde among East German nostalgists and Marxists of all feathers, commemorating the 98th anniversary of the deaths of Luxemburg and comrade-in-arms Karl Liebkniecht.
The quick-witted and astute Farzana became his companion and comrade in arms, as he offered his services to various nobles.
Was it not Tsadkan’s comrade-in-arms, Meles Zenawi, who over the port of Assab against advice by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former U.S. Asst.
He was well aware of the negative impact his political reputation suffered because of his old comrade-in-arms Madhu Limaye; however, although he visited the latter less often after that, he never said anything to blame him.