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ON SE SERRE COUDES [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Slogans
- Political Science
- Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Elbows up
1, record 1, English, Elbows%20up
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Elbows up" is an expression originating from hockey that refers to the physical act of a player keeping their elbows raised to defend themselves from opponents and protect their teammates. Since 2025, the idiom has been used in Canada as a rallying cry inviting Canadians to be strong, determined, and ready to stand up for themselves and their country when faced with economic and political challenges. 2, record 1, English, - Elbows%20up
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The phrase originates with Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe, known as "Mr. Hockey." ... He was renowned for his defensive tactics, especially raising his elbows while rushing into the corners to retrieve the puck and deter aggressive opponents. 3, record 1, English, - Elbows%20up
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Slogans
- Sciences politiques
- Sociologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- On se serre les coudes
1, record 1, French, On%20se%20serre%20les%20coudes
proposal, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expression qui vise à encourager la population canadienne à faire preuve de solidarité et de résilience dans un contexte marqué par les défis économiques et politiques. 1, record 1, French, - On%20se%20serre%20les%20coudes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
se serrer les coudes : s'entraider, se soutenir mutuellement. 2, record 1, French, - On%20se%20serre%20les%20coudes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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