Lest we forget
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In Canadian and British English, this phrase typically serves as:
a caution to not forget the sacrifices that soldiers made in order to provide society with its current freedom
a reminder to remember and honour those who fought and were lost in war, most notably WWI and WWII
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(definition 1) “We are so fortunate to live in a time when children do not have to grow up more quickly than necessary, fighting in a war for their lives and for those of their families and of future generations. Lest we forget.”
(definition 2) “When sitting on a city bus, it is standard to give up your seat for senior citizens, especially war veterans. Lest we forget.”
Do you have an expression similar to this one in your native language? How would you translate it, and when would it typically be used? Practice your English by letting me know in the comments below.