up in arms

Example Sentences

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Now, a proposed cap would pump the brakes—and students are up in arms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The rapper’s overhaul of the dwelling saw it reduced to little more than a concrete shell, decimating almost all of Ando’s original design — and leaving design lovers up in arms over its destruction.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Farmers across Europe remain unconvinced and are up in arms, including in Spain where they staged a protest against the deal in Madrid earlier this month.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

But consumer expert Martin Lewis said he was "up in arms" over the move, which was "making a mockery of Ofcom".

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

I wait too because Mom’s just come into the bedroom from the shower, and the first word poised to come out of my mouth would have had her up in arms.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali