Armed to the teeth

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Fully equipped with weapons or an excessive amount of something.

The robbers entered the bank, all armed to the teeth.
Visual representation of "armed to the teeth" - Fully equipped with weapons or an excessive amount of something.

Often appears as...

  • he was armed to the teeth
  • they came armed to the teeth

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Idiomatic

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Over-prepared

Used to describe excessive preparation or having more than necessary for a situation.

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He showed up to the camping trip armed to the teeth with gear.
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Metaphorically Speaking

Often used metaphorically to describe non-physical items like arguments or emotions.

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She came to the debate armed to the teeth with facts.
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Intensity Increase

Emphasizes the intense or aggressive nature of a person or situation.

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They went to the negotiation armed to the teeth, refusing to back down.
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