be on manoeuvres
Frequency: 5.04.7 per million words
To be taking part in military exercises.
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- The unit is on manoeuvres in southern Italy.
- Our troops will be on manoeuvres for the next three weeks.
- The navy was on manoeuvres near the coast when the storm hit.
- They frequently go on manoeuvres to practice their combat skills.
- After rigorous training, the soldiers were on manoeuvres in the desert.
- The general announced that the division would be on manoeuvres next month.
- During the Cold War, many armies were on manoeuvres constantly.
- I heard the air force is on manoeuvres this week, causing some noise.
- He couldn't be reached because he was on manoeuvres in a remote area.
- The reservists expect to be on manoeuvres at least twice a year.