Pronunciation: /ʌp ɪn ɑːrmz/
noun a state of extreme anger or outrage
A1 The villagers were up in arms about the new road construction.
A2 The students were up in arms over the school's decision to cancel the field trip.
B1 The employees were up in arms about the sudden change in company policy.
B2 The citizens were up in arms against the government's decision to raise taxes.
C1 The community was up in arms over the proposed construction of a new landfill in the area.
C2 The shareholders were up in arms about the CEO's decision to sell off a profitable division of the company.
adverb in a state of readiness for confrontation or conflict
A1 The villagers were up in arms about the new tax increase.
A2 The students were up in arms when they found out about the surprise test.
B1 The employees were up in arms over the decision to cut their benefits.
B2 The community was up in arms after the city council approved the construction of a new landfill.
C1 The shareholders were up in arms following the company's announcement of massive layoffs.
C2 The citizens were up in arms over the government's failure to address the growing homelessness crisis.
formal The citizens were up in arms over the proposed tax increase.
informal The students were up in arms about the new school dress code.
slang The fans were up in arms when their team lost the championship game.
figurative The employees were up in arms after hearing about the layoffs.
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