Definition: Meaning of, Dunkirk spirit, the in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ dʌnˈkəːk ˈspɪrɪt ðə;ðɪ;ðiː /
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a determination to succeed despite being in a difficult or impossible situation, which many people think is a typical British quality. The expression comes from the attitude shown by British people who went to Dunkirk in France in small boats to help to bring back British soldiers in World War II.