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Question #471

Oct 9, 2026

The English idiomatic phrase X originates from a World War II song, with lyrics by Harold Adamson and music by Jimmy McHugh, published in 1943. The song describes the aftermath of an Allied night bombing mission. One aircraft fails to return, but when contact is finally established, the pilot reports that the mission was successful—though the plane has been badly damaged and is operating with only one engine. Despite the danger, the crew remains optimistic as the aircraft struggles home, capturing the spirit of X. What X?

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