Rambo
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- proper noun
- /ˈræmboʊ/
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Rambo
- As such, Milius's Wolverines, like John Rambo or Colonel Braddock, must be good at what they do.
- Rambo films
- John Rambo
- Rambo: First Blood
So we're like, OK, we're going to, you know, we loved Rambo, like that whole kind of GI Joe, that whole genre.
- So we're like, OK, we're going to, you know, we loved Rambo, like that whole kind of GI Joe, that whole genre.
- Even though I love John Rambo, even though I love the fortitude and the confidence that comes from being a warrior in your environment.
- You know, that restaurant in Myrtle Beach that like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rambo started?
- What if someone says, well, I want to write for the market, my story's boring, but I know that they need the Rambo whatever with A twist.
- Like I wanted to be fucked up like Rambo, yes, I know it says I was a fucked up kid, get that.
Examples
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Still, although the viewer may sympathize with Rambo, he does not quite empathize with him.
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His friend has died of cancer from Agent Orange exposure, and Rambo is utterly alone.
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But instead, the film allows Rambo the opportunity to explain what has made him so dangerous.
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Just get us inside, Rambo.
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When we first see Rambo tramping down an isolated road, he seems tired, not violent.
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But the film's praise of Rambo's skills is not unmitigated.
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According to Trautman, according to Teasle, Rambo is nothing but a killing machine who "blew a gasket."
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In the movie series, Rambo showcases extraordinary combat skills and resourcefulness.
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Fans of action films adore the character Rambo for his unyielding toughness in challenging situations.
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Many viewers consider Rambo a symbol of a troubled veteran facing the impacts of war.
Idioms
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rambo is the name of the fictional soldier John Rambo from a novel and popular action films, known for his survival skills and great toughness. So the name Rambo makes people think of a very strong, lone fighter.