on the warpath
Example Sentences
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"He'd go out of the house and be able to start a row over some perceived lack of service - he'd go on the warpath," Ms Doyle said.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2022
Since returning from health and safety protocols, a fully rested Jackson has been on the warpath, reeling in sack after sack.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2021
One hour, and 10,000 comments later, WallStreetBets was on the warpath.
From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2021
He lashed out in the direction of Istanbul, taking the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I captive at the Battle of Ankara, south to Delhi, and died on the warpath east to China.
From New York Times • May 11, 2020
“Jack told you—” “Called a while ago and said—among other things— that if you weren’t already on the warpath you’d soon be. From what I heard, you already are.”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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