Phrase info

up in arms

Speech parts

1. up in arms - Adjective

2. up in arms - Phrase

Meaning

(literally, now uncommon) Armed for battle; prepared for or engaged in warfare.

(figuratively) Angry; incensed; preparing for a fight.
The union members are up in arms over threats of pay cuts.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

According Wesonga, the lecturers are also up in arms over the conflicting figures owed by the employer. Source: Internet

Before you get all up in arms about the state of our society, this actually isn’t the worst idea ever. Source: Internet

Disney is back in the headlines for a choice regarding a new film that has its fan-base more than a little up in arms. Source: Internet

“Everyone is up in arms because of the uncertainty around us but life will pick up once again. Source: Internet

Republicans who seemed not to mind at all when Donald Trump said horrible things about Democrats are up in arms. Source: Internet

She seems up in arms, and she asks if he thinks that she’s upset by the idea of whatever is going on with Lily (Christel Khalil). Source: Internet

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