armed to the teeth
The phrase "armed to the teeth" originates from historical contexts where individuals were heavily laden with weapons, and it is now commonly used in both literal and metaphorical senses.
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Definition
B2General
(metaphorical)Extremely well-prepared or equipped for a situation.
Example
- She was armed to the teeth with facts and figures for her presentation.
C1Military
(literal)Thoroughly equipped with a large number of weapons.
Example
- The soldiers were armed to the teeth before heading into battle.
Similar
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