be in the van of one 's officers and men

be in the van of one 's officers and men

During the battle, the general took the lead and rushed in front of the soldiers. Now it is also used to refer to leaders taking the lead and walking in front of the masses. The same as "taking the lead".

Idiom explanation

During the battle, the general took the lead and rushed in front of the soldiers. Now it is also used to refer to leaders taking the lead and walking in front of the masses. The same as "taking the lead".

Idioms and allusions

source

Li mi Zhuan, an old book of the Tang Dynasty, said, "the Duke should be the first to set Guanzhong as early as possible, but he is eager to respect himself. How can he show that people are not broad?"

Discrimination of words

usage

Take the lead

words whose meaning is similar

be in the van of one 's officers and men