a call of warning in the American Wild West , used by people travelling together in a line of wagons. When they were in a dangerous situation, such as an attack by Native Americans , they formed a circle with the wagons as a protective barrier. The expression is now sometimes used in a humorous way when problems occur.
CIRCLE THE WAGONS
Meaning of CIRCLE THE WAGONS in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005