How to Pronounce "on the warpath"
expression
ON thuh WAR-path
on thuh WAR-paath
Definition
If someone is "on the warpath", they are very angry and ready to argue, fight, or confront others. Originally, it referred to Native Americans preparing for battle, but now it's mainly used to describe someone upset and likely to cause trouble.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔɹˌpæθ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːpɑːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON thuh WAR-path
UK
on thuh WAR-paath
Listen in Context
My teacher is on the warpath because nobody did their homework.
Dad was on the warpath when he saw the mess in the kitchen.
The manager went on the warpath after the project failed.
Uh-oh, Mom’s on the warpath—better clean your room fast!