British slang shorthand for the Salvation Army, the well-known Christian charity organisation famous for its charity shops, soup kitchens, and brass bands. The nickname takes the formal name and gives it a friendly, informal spin — nobody in the UK actually says 'Salvation Army' in casual conversation. You'll hear it most when someone's donating old clothes or grabbing a bargain at one of their ubiquitous high-street shops. Completely affectionate in tone.
I bagged this coat from the Sally Army for a fiver — absolute steal.
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(informal, British) The Salvation Army.
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