нашего полку прибыло

Russian

Etymology

From an old khorovod song; part of a verse sung when a dance line “captured” members of another line.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈnaʂɨvə pɐɫˈku ˈprʲibɨɫə] (phonetic respelling: на́шево полку́ при́было)

Phrase

на́шего полку́ при́было • (náševo polkú príbylo)

1. (idiomatic, humorous) our numbers have grown; join the club

Usage notes

• An expression indicating that someone has been persuaded to join the speaker's side in an argument, or has gained an experience or attribute shared by members of the speaker's group.