in arms

1. see babe in arms; up in arms.

Example Sentences

On Monday, for example, Maduro vowed to "declare a republic in arms" if the US attacked, adding that the American deployments are "the greatest threat that has been seen on our continent in the last 100 years".

From BBC

"Even Reform voters will be up in arms about the idea," Hendry predicts.

From BBC

“The citizens in those cities would be up in arms. They would be aghast that there are soldiers patrolling their streets.”

From Los Angeles Times

It's no surprise then that when Italian luxury brand Prada released a new line of footwear that bore a striking resemblance to the Kolhapuri sandals - but didn't mention the design origins - local artisans were up in arms.

From BBC

The mother stood nearby and watched, holding the infant in arms, as the tween directed the car toward the spot.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• assertive 
• bellicose 
• belligerent 
• militaristic www.thesaurus.com
• vigorous 
• warring www.thesaurus.com