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call to arms

Idiom Military

Meaning

a call to take action, especially to defend a cause

Example Sentences

"The leader’s speech was a call to arms for all citizens to fight corruption."

Related Expressions

trust your gut

to follow your intuition or instincts

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to be physically fit and healthy

a wolf in sheep's clothing

someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous

Wait for the dust to settle

Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.

knuckle down

to start working hard, especially after delaying

play your part

to do your share of the work or responsibility