Sally forth
verb
To leave a place in order to do something or go somewhere, often with a determined, confident or enthusiastic attitude.
The team sallied forth to conquer their next challenge.

Often appears as...
- sally forth to conquer
- sally forth into the world
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Formal
Literary
verb
To leave a place in order to do something or go somewhere, often with a determined, confident or enthusiastic attitude.
The team sallied forth to conquer their next challenge.

Often appears as...
- sally forth to conquer
- sally forth into the world
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 1

Historical Flavor
Often used to evoke a medieval or chivalrous atmosphere in stories.

With a cry, the knights sallied forth from the castle gates.
Bold Action
Suggests a spirited or brave departure towards an endeavor.

She sallied forth to defend her thesis with groundbreaking evidence.
Archaic Tone
Use it to add an old-fashioned or literary touch to your language.

The young explorers sallied forth into the forest, seeking adventure.
Historical Flavor
Often used to evoke a medieval or chivalrous atmosphere in stories.

With a cry, the knights sallied forth from the castle gates.
Bold Action
Suggests a spirited or brave departure towards an endeavor.

She sallied forth to defend her thesis with groundbreaking evidence.
Archaic Tone
Use it to add an old-fashioned or literary touch to your language.

The young explorers sallied forth into the forest, seeking adventure.
Historical Flavor
Often used to evoke a medieval or chivalrous atmosphere in stories.

With a cry, the knights sallied forth from the castle gates.
Bold Action
Suggests a spirited or brave departure towards an endeavor.

She sallied forth to defend her thesis with groundbreaking evidence.
Archaic Tone
Use it to add an old-fashioned or literary touch to your language.

The young explorers sallied forth into the forest, seeking adventure.
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