arm (someone against someone or something) (with something)

arm (someone against someone or something) (with something)
arm (someone against someone or something) (with something)
to equip someone with whatever is needed to fight against someone or something. •

They armed themselves against the enemy with guns and ammunition.

The government armed the soldiers with the new guns.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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