Circle-the-wagons Definition
verb
To draw a wagon train into a circle to allow the wagons to provide cover when under attack.
Wiktionary
(idiomatic) To prepare to defend against an attack or criticism.
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Origin of Circle-the-wagons
From the practice in the Wild West of drawing the wagons of a wagon-train into a circle to protect against attack, and also to keep cattle and other livestock within.
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