How to Pronounce "arm to the teeth"
expression
ARM tuh thuh TEETH
AAM tuh TEETH
Definition
To be equipped with a large amount of weapons or protection, usually in preparation for a fight or conflict.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtiθ
British English
ˈɑːm/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈiːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ARM tuh thuh TEETH
UK
AAM tuh TEETH
Listen in Context
The soldiers were armed to the teeth before the battle.
The guards are armed to the teeth at the front gate.
He went into the meeting armed to the teeth with facts and numbers.
Their house is armed to the teeth with alarms and cameras.