arm to the teeth
Supply maximum firepower
To arm to the teeth is to equip with a full array of weapons or resources, suggesting comprehensive preparation for conflict.
The phrase evokes someone so heavily armed that weapons extend from head to toe: The soldiers were armed to the teeth.
It often appears figuratively for any thorough preparation: She came to the negotiation armed to the teeth with data.
- firearmsWeapons using explosive propulsion
- loaded for bearThoroughly prepared for conflict
- lock and loadPrepare firearm for shooting
- swordsEdged fighting weapons
- overkillUnnecessary additional effort
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arm to the teethdisarm
Remove capacity to harm
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arm to the teethdisarmament
Reducing or eliminating weapons
demilitarization · pacifism · nuclear disarmament · arms reduction · nonproliferation
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