to unite and support each other when facing opposition
sich vereinen und sich gegenseitig unterstützen, wenn man der Opposition gegenübersteht
"The employees closed ranks after the company came under criticism."
"Die Mitarbeiter schlossen die Reihen nachdem das Unternehmen in Kritik geraten war."
to say something embarrassing or inappropriate
an idea or invention created by someone
Two people who are very similar or close.
the hottest days of summer
to clarify the truth after a misunderstanding
to admit your mistake and apologize