“Up in arms”
Definition
Very angry or upset about something.
Examples
Examples
“People were up in arms about the new rule.”
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- What does "Up in arms" mean?
- "Up in arms" means very angry or upset about something..
- How do you use "Up in arms" in a sentence?
- Example: "People were up in arms about the new rule."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Up in arms"?
- Быть сильно возмущённым. / Շատ զայրացած կամ վրդովված լինել։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.