“Armed to the teeth”

Definition

Heavily equipped or prepared, often with weapons.

Examples

Examples

“The security team was armed to the teeth.”

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What does "Armed to the teeth" mean?
"Armed to the teeth" means heavily equipped or prepared, often with weapons..
How do you use "Armed to the teeth" in a sentence?
Example: "The security team was armed to the teeth."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Armed to the teeth"?
Вооружённый до зубов или полностью подготовленный. / Լիովին զինված կամ պատրաստված։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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