Meaning & use
sally
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a sudden, energetic rush forward, especially a military attack from a defended position, or a witty, spirited remark.
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The garrison made a daring sally against the besieging army under cover of darkness.
She interrupted the debate with a sharp sally that left the panel laughing.
A note on using this word
Sally is also common as a verb in the phrase 'sally forth,' meaning to set out boldly or energetically; it's a common given name too, but as a common noun it carries these two distinct senses.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
to set out from a place energetically or boldly.
Every morning he would sally forth into the city with his camera.
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