Idiom | On the Warpath |
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Example | Mr. Ozawa is on the warpath because his car broke down again. |
Meaning | in a very angry mood; infuriated |
Origin | This phrase is from the mid-1800s and originally referred to Native Americans who were often at war with settlers or other tribes about land rights. The expression meant "going to war." By the end of the 19th century, the meaning had grown to mean being in a rage about anything. |
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