Rank and file
the ordinary members of an organization as distinct from its leaders
Rank and file
the ordinary members of an organization as distinct from its leaders
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Examples
"If we want our country to progress, we must improve the economic conditions of the rank and file."
"The union leaders consulted the rank and file before the strike."
Mnemonic Trick
Rank = levels, file = rows of people — ordinary members.
Cultural Context
Used in political/organizational contexts.
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