forlorn hope
The phrase "forlorn hope" refers to a group of people who are sent to undertake a difficult or dangerous task with little chance of success or survival. It is often used to describe a last desperate attempt or a suicide mission. The term originated from the Dutch word "verloren hoop," meaning "lost troop."
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