Be up in arms

Be up in arms

2008-07-23 07:16:02

- very angry and wanting to fight, equipped with guns or weapons and ready to fight

Usage notes: often followed by a phrase beginning with over, as in the example, or about:

1. The students were up in arms over the school's plan to make them wear uniforms.

2. Why aren't we up in arms about children who are not being educated?

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- very angry and wanting to fight, equipped with guns or weapons and ready to fight

Usage notes: often followed by a phrase beginning with over, as in the example, or about:

1. The students were up in arms over the school's plan to make them wear uniforms.

2. Why aren't we up in arms about children who are not being educated?

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