call to arms

phrase

Definition of call to armsnext
as in mobilization
an act of gathering forces together to renew or attempt an effort The album was not only beautifully produced, it was a call to arms to those who would listen.

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“Call to arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20to%20arms. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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