up in arms
Meaning
- (figuratively, not-comparable) Angry; incensed; preparing for a fight.
- (not-comparable, uncommon) Armed for battle; prepared for or engaged in warfare.
Translations
enfadat
ärgerlich
θυμωμένος
غاضبEtymology
From a now-obsolete sense of up (“in revolt”).
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