Question 1

What does "gang up on" mean?

Accepted Answer

For two or more people to combine their efforts to bully, attack, or harass a single person.

Question 2

How do you use "gang up on" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Three of her classmates kept ganging up on her during lunch breaks.

Question 3

Is "gang up on" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"gang up on" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. The most common form of 'gang up'. Strongly implies unfairness due to the numbers imbalance. Used in contexts ranging from schoolyard bullying to politics. The victim is named after 'on'.

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