armed to the teeth

phrase

: carrying many weapons

The police were armed to the teeth.

Examples of armed to the teeth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Certainly heroic for repeatedly rebelling against a murderous regime armed to the teeth. — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

The clash between the two countries — the invaders armed to the teeth, the defenders wielding pitchforks and shovels — is unmistakably a war between a Caucasian West and a brown-skinned East. — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025

But a cluster of countries — a cluster of liberal democracies, confident in their values and armed to the teeth — could make a significant contribution. — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 Mar. 2025

Despite their reputation as ruffians from the sticks, RSF troops are battle tested, disciplined, and armed to the teeth. — Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 27 Apr. 2023

Rhymes for armed to the teeth

• beneath
• bequeath
• sheath
• wreath
• underneath