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arms  


      pl n  
1    weapons collectively  
   See also     →   small arms  
2    military exploits  
prowess in arms     
3    the official heraldic symbols of a family, state, etc., including a shield with distinctive devices, and often supports, a crest, or other insignia  
4   ♦ bear arms         
a    to carry weapons  
b    to serve in the armed forces  
c    to have a coat of arms  
5   ♦ in or under arms   armed and prepared for war  
6   ♦ lay down one's arms   to stop fighting; surrender  
7   ♦ present arms     (Military)  
a    a position of salute in which the rifle is brought up to a position vertically in line with the body, muzzle uppermost and trigger guard to the fore  
b    the command for this drill  
8   ♦ take (up) arms   to prepare to fight  
9   ♦ to arms!   arm yourselves!  
10   ♦ up in arms   indignant; prepared to protest strongly  
     (C13: from Old French armes, from Latin arma; see arm2)  
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n.
a ban or a partial prohibition on trade of weapons with a particular country, in order to isolate it
cost an arm and a leg
exp.
be very expensive; cost a lot
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n.
arboreal, nocturnal and insectivorous species of bear in the Indian subcontinent
known also as Labiated Bear
bear the brunt
exp.
be the most affected by a unpleasant situation; be considered the main responsible for a negative event
E.g.: If the deadline is not met, the production department will bear the brunt
pizzly
nm.
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