cross the aisle
The phrase "cross the aisle" is commonly used in political contexts to describe actions involving cooperation or changes in party allegiance.
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Definition
C1US Politics
(idiomatic)To vote or work with members of an opposing political party to achieve a common goal.
Example
- Senator Smith decided to cross the aisle to support the new healthcare bill.
- In a rare move, several legislators crossed the aisle to pass the budget.
C1British and Canadian Politics
(idiomatic)To leave one's political party and join another, often involving a physical move to sit with the new party members.
Example
- The MP crossed the aisle after disagreements with her party's leadership.
- Crossing the aisle, he joined the opposition party, changing the balance of power.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cross the aisle":
cross the floorcross the lineturn one's coatbreak rankscut acrosscross over