warpath

be on the warpath

slang To be overtly angry and/or looking for retribution. One of many expressions often considered offensive for making reference to Native American stereotypes or tropes. I'd avoid the boss if I were you—he's on the warpath and screaming at everyone he sees.

See also: on, warpath

on the warpath

Extremely angry and seeking retribution. I'd avoid the boss if I were you—he's been on the warpath since he found out we lost the Jefferson account.

See also: on, warpath

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on the warpath

very angry. The boss is on the warpath again. Watch out! l am on the warpath about setting goals and standards again.

See also: on, warpath

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

on the warpath

Furious and on a hostile course of action, as in When the meat wasn't delivered, the chef went on the warpath. This expression was an English translation of a Native American term that literally means "a path used by a war party." Go on the war path thus meant "go to battle." It was used in this way by James Fenimore Cooper in The Deerslayer (1841); its present hyperbolic use dates from the late 1800s.

See also: on, warpath

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

on the warpath

If someone is on the warpath, they are very angry and getting ready for an argument or fight. Nolan was on the warpath after reading a bad review of his restaurant. The message is that consumers are on the warpath — and governments should beware. Note: Native Americans were said to be `on the warpath' when they were on an expedition to attack their enemies. The warpath was the path or route that they took.

See also: on, warpath

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

on the warpath

ready and eager for confrontation.

The phrase originated with reference to American Indians heading towards a battle with an enemy.

1999 Cricketer This summer, England are on the warpath against New Zealand in a four test series.

See also: on, warpath

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

be/go on the ˈwarpath

(informal) be angry and ready for an argument or a fight about something: Look out — the boss is on the warpath again!In the past, if Native Americans were on the warpath, they were going to war or preparing to attack somebody.

on the warpath

mod. very angry. I am on the warpath about setting goals and standards again.

See also: on, warpath

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

on the warpath, to be/go

To be infuriated enough to seek out the person or agency responsible. This Native American term was used quite literally by James Fenimore Cooper in The Deerslayer (1841) to describe a character who had never engaged in battle (“He has never been on a warpath”). By the end of the nineteenth century it was loosely used to describe anyone on an angry rampage.

词组	warpath
释义	warpath be on the warpath slang To be overtly angry and/or looking for retribution. One of many expressions often considered offensive for making reference to Native American stereotypes or tropes. I'd avoid the boss if I were you—he's on the warpath and screaming at everyone he sees. See also: on, warpath on the warpath Extremely angry and seeking retribution. I'd avoid the boss if I were you—he's been on the warpath since he found out we lost the Jefferson account. See also: on, warpath Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on the warpath very angry. The boss is on the warpath again. Watch out! l am on the warpath about setting goals and standards again. See also: on, warpath McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. on the warpath Furious and on a hostile course of action, as in When the meat wasn't delivered, the chef went on the warpath. This expression was an English translation of a Native American term that literally means "a path used by a war party." Go on the war path thus meant "go to battle." It was used in this way by James Fenimore Cooper in The Deerslayer (1841); its present hyperbolic use dates from the late 1800s. See also: on, warpath The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. on the warpath If someone is on the warpath, they are very angry and getting ready for an argument or fight. Nolan was on the warpath after reading a bad review of his restaurant. The message is that consumers are on the warpath — and governments should beware. Note: Native Americans were said to be `on the warpath' when they were on an expedition to attack their enemies. The warpath was the path or route that they took. See also: on, warpath Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. on the warpath ready and eager for confrontation. The phrase originated with reference to American Indians heading towards a battle with an enemy. 1999 Cricketer This summer, England are on the warpath against New Zealand in a four test series. See also: on, warpath Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary be/go on the ˈwarpath (informal) be angry and ready for an argument or a fight about something: Look out — the boss is on the warpath again!In the past, if Native Americans were on the warpath, they were going to war or preparing to attack somebody. See also: go, on, warpath Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary on the warpath mod. very angry. I am on the warpath about setting goals and standards again. See also: on, warpath McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions on the warpath, to be/go To be infuriated enough to seek out the person or agency responsible. This Native American term was used quite literally by James Fenimore Cooper in The Deerslayer (1841) to describe a character who had never engaged in battle (“He has never been on a warpath”). By the end of the nineteenth century it was loosely used to describe anyone on an angry rampage. See also: go, on The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: be on the warpath be/go on the warpath on the warpath, to be/go exile (someone) from (some place) to (some place) gay exile (someone) to (some place) comeuppance on the warpath (as) gay as pink ink as gay as pink ink References in periodicals archive The Spartan team previously deployed to Korea to participate in the 2011 Warpath III exercise--also in support of 2ID. The 48th chemical brigade participates in Warpath III exercise The purpose of the 2ID Warpath exercise was to synchronize division, subordinate unit, and supporting organization planning, preparation, and exercise support efforts. The 94th Military Police Battalion explores the regional alignment concept with 2ID in Korea And if he didn't know about those conflicts, he couldn't possibly have had any inkling about the "Great Warpath." On the Warpath American wars along the Great Warpath, Cohen reminds us, were parts of European wars. Cohen, Eliot A.: Conquered into Liberty: Two Centuries of Battles along the Great Warpath That Made the American Way of War At its best Conquered, provides interesting accounts, from strategic background to tactical on-the-ground reviews of long obscure fighting along the Great Warpath for almost two centuries between 1690 and 1871. Conquered into Liberty A "Prologue" colorfully describes the Great Warpath. Ten chapters then retell key battles from 1690 to 1814 and beyond. Conquered into Liberty: Two Centuries of Battles Along the Great Warpath that Made the American Way of War They believe that the people are emotional and are therefore not realising the consequences, and that such a hostile environment against Washington would lead the country to a possible warpath with the US, the paper said. Pak Govt, Army tell media to help cool heated US-Pak ties The workers were on the warpath following the sacking of 42 employees of the company's Kuniamuthur unit on Saturday. Workers in dock for killing exec Meanwhile, in the second episode, Thirteen suffers from a serious reaction to the clinical trial and Cuddy is on the warpath and takes her frustration out on House. Drama She's on the warpath, eyes flashing, brandishing as her weapons the full might of the law" - Former Tory MP Edwina Currie attacking Harriet Harman's equality Bill.. They say An ability to handle quick ground is a must at Taunton and Evan Williams' Warpath fits the bill in the Owners & Trainers Handicap Chase. Mighty Man can flex his muscles EVAN WILLIAMS is ready to launch an assault on the pounds 20,000 Jewson Handicap Hurdle Final with his improving youngster Warpath on October 25. Cole's grounds for concern EasyJet is on the warpath again over Public Service Obligation routes, this time in Italy. Low Cost Airline News Some Religious Right leaders interpreted the statement as endorsing the global warming thesis and went on the warpath. Religious Right scuttles group's plan to address global warming Angered by the intrusion of cattle into their corn fields and hunting grounds, Okfuskees asked that "the path should be kept green," an environmental-friendly metaphorical variant on the "red" or warpath and the "white" or trading path (100). Okfuskee: A Creek Indian Town in Colonial America
随便看	noted for note down not enough room to swing a cat not (even) go there not everything (someone or something) is cracked up to be not exactly not far off not far off/out/wrong not far out not far wrong not feeling (oneself) not feeling oneself not feel like (oneself) not feel (oneself) not feel yourself not fit to hold a candle to (someone or something) not float (one's) boat not for a instant not for (a) lack of trying not for all the tea in China not for a minute not for a moment not for any account not for anything not for anything (in the world)