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sally

Pronunciation: [ˈsæli]

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Learn how to use sally in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “military”

(noun) a sudden attack or movement out of a place surrounded by enemies. Imagine soldiers rushing out from a fort to surprise their enemies.

Example

The troops made a brave sally to catch their opponents off guard.

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Instead of a sally, the soldiers chose to stay safely inside the fortress.

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What do you think prompted the sudden sally against the enemy?

Context: “conversation”

(verb) to suddenly speak or express your thoughts in a lively or witty way. It's like when someone suddenly tells a funny story during a serious discussion.

Example

During the meeting, she sallyed forth with a clever joke that made everyone laugh.

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He didn't sally forth with any ideas during the discussion, which was surprising.

Example

Why did you sally forth with that interesting idea at the party?

Context: “playfulness”

(noun) an unusual, playful remark or action that is often lighthearted or funny. It's like when you say something silly to make your friends laugh.

Example

Her sally about the cat made everyone giggle at the lunch table.

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His serious comment wasn't a sally like I expected from him.

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Have you heard her latest sally that made everyone laugh out loud?

How to pronounce sally

Pronunciation: [ˈsæli]

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