Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
armed-to-the-teeth
idiomatic expression
/ɑːrmd tə ðə tiːθ/
Definition
Fully equipped with weapons or defenses; heavily armed.
Examples
- The soldiers were armed-to-the-teeth before the mission started.
- In the action movie, the hero goes into the enemy territory armed-to-the-teeth.
- Before the debate, she came prepared, armed-to-the-teeth with facts and figures.
Meaning
The phrase ‘armed-to-the-teeth’ describes a person or group that is extremely well equipped with weapons. It suggests an intense preparation for combat or confrontation.
Synonyms
- heavily armed
- fully equipped
- well-armed
- loaded for bear
