take up arms

/teɪk əp ɑrmz/
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Other forms: took up arms; taken up arms; taking up arms; takes up arms

Definitions of take up arms
  1. verb
    commence hostilities
    synonyms: go to war, take arms
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    type of:
    war
    make or wage war
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