"the British are coming" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: From a famous line supposedly uttered by the American Paul Revere. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} the British are coming
  1. A warning that enemies are about and a battle is about to begin.
    Sense id: en-the_British_are_coming-en-phrase-jwGI00Hy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English sentences, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 74 26 Disambiguation of English sentences: 74 26 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 77 23 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 86 14
  2. A statement of impending doom.
    Sense id: en-the_British_are_coming-en-phrase-~~3Qmq1l
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