On the Warpath: To Be/Go ⛓️🔥
To be “on the warpath” means to be infuriated enough to seek out the person or agency responsible for one’s anger. This idiom paints a vivid picture of a person or group on a fierce, determined quest for retribution.
Similar Terms and Expressions
- Seeing Red: Getting extremely angry.
- Blowing a Gasket: To lose one’s temper.
- Erupt Like a Volcano: To suddenly express a lot of uncontrollable anger.
- Fit to be Tied: Extremely upset or agitated.
Synonyms
- Engaged in Battle 🗡️
- In hot pursuit 👟🔥
- Raging 🌪️
Antonyms
- Calm as a Cucumber 🥒
- At Peace ✌️
- Unbothered 😌
Quotes on Anger and the Warpath
“Anger is never without a reason, but seldom a good one.” — Benjamin Franklin
“If you kick a stone in anger, you’ll hurt your own foot.” — Korean Proverb
Literature and Media Featuring Warpath Moments
- The Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper: A direct mention and literal use of being “on the warpath.”
- The Iliad by Homer: Epic tales of warriors on the warpath.
- Raging Bull (1980): A film about the tempestuous life of boxer Jake LaMotta.
- Holes by Louis Sachar: Featuring characters on metaphorical warpaths seeking justice and truth.
Thought-Provoking Farewell
May your spirit guide your words and actions, even when you feel the heat of resentment. Let wisdom be your solace, and peace be your path.
Until next time, remember: Speak softly and carry a large sense of humor.
### Which of these is an idiom meaning "very angry"?
- [x] On the warpath
- [ ] Over the hill
- [ ] On cloud nine
- [ ] Biting the bullet
> **Explanation:** "On the warpath" is a recognized idiom meaning someone is very angry and likely seeking retribution. The other options convey different meanings: being older, extremely happy, and enduring hardship, respectively.
### Which phrase indicates tranquility?
- [ ] Erupt Like a Volcano
- [ ] Seeing Red
- [ ] Fit to be Tied
- [x] At Peace
> **Explanation:** "At Peace" refers to a state of calm and tranquility, whereas the other choices signify varying degrees of anger or agitation.
### True or False: "Blowing a Gasket" refers to calming someone down.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Blowing a Gasket" means to become extremely angry, like a car engine that overheats and releases steam or even explodes.
### What does "Fit to be Tied" mean?
- [x] Extremely agitated or upset
- [ ] Happily engaged
- [ ] Deeply in love
- [ ] Sad and melancholic
> **Explanation:** "Fit to be Tied" describes someone who is very upset or agitated, possibly to the point of needing restraint.
