up in arms

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up in arms

very angry. Local businessmen are up in arms over the new parking regulations which will make shopping very inconvenient for customers.

Usage notes: often followed by a phrase beginning with over, as in the example, or about: Why aren't we up in arms about children who are not being educated?

See also: arm

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up alley
up and around
up and coming
up and running
up for grabs
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up hill and down dale

up in arms
up in the air
up sleeve
up sticks
up the ante
up the creek
up the spout
up to neck in

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