
on the warpath
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English Dictionarybe on the warpathto be angry and looking for someone to fight or punish
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Idiomson the warpathangry and ready to argue or fight.
Hollywood studios are on the warpath, trying to bring an end to the illegal copying of movies.
The little girl went on the warpath in defense of her brother. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
on the warpathto be very angry, to be looking for trouble
He is on the warpath today so you should stay out of his way.
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on the warpath adj. phr.,
informal 1. Very angry.
When Mother saw the mess in the kitchen she went on the warpath.
Betty has been on the warpath ever since she found out she was not invited to the party. 2. Making an attack; fighting.
The government is on the warpath against narcotics.
The police are on the warpath against speeders. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲