Meaning of 'Armed to the teeth'
What does the saying 'Armed to the teeth' mean?
Idiom: Armed to the teeth
Meaning:
If people are armed to the teeth, they have lots of weapons.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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