on the warpath

Meaning: Looking for a fight; very angry and upset with someone or something.

Example: “Dad is on the warpath about the muddy footprints in the hall.”

Origin: The expression originally referred to American Indians, who were described as on the warpath (literally on the way to war) when they were preparing for a fight.

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