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Idiom: Bring Up The Rear

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How to pronounce "bring up the rear":

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To be last in a moving line of people, to walk or go behind others in a line.

Example Sentences

1
As the bus departed, Sarah realized she had left her bag behind and had to bring up the rear as she went back to retrieve it.
2
The team was climbing the mountain, and Tom was assigned to bring up the rear, making sure everyone made it safely.

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