Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
The villagers are UP IN ARMS over the plan to close their school.

ready for warCorrect answerYour answercelebratingCorrect answerYour answervery angry and protestingCorrect answerYour answerraising their hands to voteCorrect answerYour answer

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To be up in arms is to be angry and protesting.

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Ready for war is the literal reading of "arms", meaning weapons.

Concept: The meaning of the idiom "up in arms"
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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.The villagers are UP IN ARMS over the plan to close their school.

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Choose the correct meaning of the idiom in capitals.
The villagers are UP IN ARMS over the plan to close their school.