shock troop
/ˈʃɒk ˌtruːp/noun
1Troops specially trained and equipped for carrying out sudden assaults, especially against enemy strongholds.
2 Figurative and in extended use, especially the driving force of an activity or movement; a group leading a vigorous challenge or defence.
3In singular A detachment of such troops.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Times of India. From shock + troop, after French troupe de choc and subsequently also German Stosstrupp.
- throw-in
- throwing stick
- throw in one's lot with
- throw in the towel (or sponge)
- throw money at
- throw off
- throw off at
- throw of the dice
- throw oneself at
- throw oneself into
- throw oneself on (or upon)
- throw oneself on someone's mercy
- throw one's hand in
- throw one's hat in (or into) the ring
- throw one's hat in the ring
- throw one's money about/around
- throw one's toys out of the pram
- throw one's weight about (or around)
- throw one's weight behind
- throw (or cast or shed) light on
- throw (or catch) someone off balance
- throw (or chuck)a seven
- throw (or knock) someone for a loop
- throw (or pour) cold water on
- throw-over