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Meanings of take up arms in English

Spanish
tomar las armas

Commence hostilities.

tomar las armas
Usage of take up arms in English
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But former fighters said they could take up arms again if needed.
Reuters
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To take up arms against a sea of troubles, as Shakespeare wrote.
Real life & liars
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While Brotherhood leaders insist they will not take up arms, others may.
Reuters
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To take up arms was to raise those arms against his kinsmen.
A Wiccan Bible
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Have you not told us to take up arms against the infidels?
Consent to kill: a thriller
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The Pretorius boys were ready to take up arms for their beliefs.
A beautiful place to die
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Each party wished the Indians to take up arms on its side.
A History of the Moravian Church
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He therefore ordered his men to take up arms and follow him.
Roman History, Books I-III
9
Philip prevailed on Guise openly to take up arms against Henry III.
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Wate...
10
One who fought for peace must take up arms against all armies.
The Last Shot
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You will not take up arms against the Triune God, will you?
New Tabernacle Sermons
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That prompted Tamil youth to take up arms demanding a separate Tamil state.
Reuters
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You shall take up arms against tyrannical rulers and oppressive dragons.
The Irish Times
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It is the signal for all citizens to take up arms.
The Lion of Saint Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Cent...
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He thereupon assembled the boyards and called upon them to take up arms.
Roumania Past and Present
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All persons should take up arms for the sake of Brahmanas.
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 / Books 8,...
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