take up arms
成語所屬單字arm
take up arms — 慣用語
1. to start using weapons in order to fight, usually in a war or rebellion.
1.慣用語
釋義
拿起武器；武裝反抗
to start using weapons in order to fight, usually in a war or rebellion.
例句
Thousands of farmers took up arms against the corrupt regional governor.
The villagers refused to take up arms and chose peaceful protest instead.