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3. cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war

Reply to magicarpet (Original post)

Mon Apr 6, 2026, 11:51 AM

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A famous line from William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar (Act 3, Scene 1), spoken by Mark Antony. It signifies an order to unleash chaos, destruction, and uncontrollable violence, often referring to the start of war or intense fighting, where "havoc" was a military signal to plunder.

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