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on the warpath

on thuh WOR-path

ɒn ðə ˈwɔːrpæθ

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onthewarpath

Dictionary meaning

In an angry mood and looking for a confrontation.

Examples

  • After discovering the error, the head of compliance was on the warpath.

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