Phrase guide
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a command to play with physicality in ice hockey, as in the style of Gordie Howe
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, skating, sports
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a command to play with physicality in ice hockey, as in the style of Gordie Howe
a rallying cry to protect the nation, in reference to the defensive physical posture in ice hockey
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, broadly, informal
Topics: government, hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, politics, skating, sports
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History
From Gordie Howe's prominent use of elbows while fighting in ice hockey. Political usage emerged during the 2025 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico and following Donald Trump's calls to annex Canada to the United States.
