[Idiom] UP IN ARMS. - Discover How to Describe Deep Anger and Readiness to Act

Very angry and ready to fight.

When people are "up in arms," they are very angry and may be ready to fight or confront a situation head-on. This idiom originated from the historical act of taking up arms or weapons. Today, it symbolizes a collective or individual readiness to address grievances fervently and often loudly.

Example Sentences

1. The community is up in arms.

   The community is very upset.

2. Local residents are up in arms over the proposed development plans.

   Local residents are very upset over the proposed development plans.

3. People were up in arms when the policy changes were announced.

   People were very upset when the policy changes were announced.