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51armed to the teeth — prepared to fight or defend, having lots of evidence By the time the trial began, the lawyer was armed to the teeth …
52arm to the teeth — verb To equip thoroughly with weapons. The kids were armed to the teeth in preparation for the water balloon fight …
53from the teeth forward — phrasal or from the teeth outward archaic : not from the heart : in outward appearance only : on the surface …
54armed\ to\ the\ teeth — adj. phr. Having all needed weapons; fully armed. The paratroopers were armed to the teeth …
55kick in the teeth — noun A humiliating insult or instance of bad treatment, especially when one is expecting friendship or in need of support; a sudden and unexpected setback; a strong rebuff. This kick in the teeth, brutal under any circumstances, is more so, given …
56armed to the teeth — If people are armed to the teeth, they have lots of weapons. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
57kick in the teeth — Bad news or a sudden disappointment are a kick in the teeth. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
58armed to the teeth — having many and powerful weapons. Some of these gangs are armed to the teeth …
59Kick in the teeth — Bad news or a sudden disappointment are a kick in the teeth …
60a kick in the teeth — ► a kick in the teeth informal a grave setback or disappointment. Main Entry: ↑kick …