in Reih und Glied
German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Literally, “in rank and file”.
Adverb
[edit]- (military) in rank and file (a grid pattern formed by soldiers)
- (by extension, sometimes humorous) in an orderly lineup, row, formation
Further reading
[edit]- “in Reih und Glied” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- "in Reih und Glied" in Redensarten-Index