once more into the breach in English

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Etymology: A misquotation of Shakespeare's Henry V, act III, scene I: "Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more." Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} once more into the breach

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        "Let's get back to work."
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        "(colloquial) Let's get back to work."
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        "Let's get back to work."
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        "(colloquial) Let's get back to work."
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"once more into the breach" meaning in English

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