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OUT ON THE WAR-PATH

\ˈa͡ʊt ɒnðə wˈɔːpˈaθ], \ˈa‍ʊt ɒnðə wˈɔːpˈaθ], \ˈaʊ_t ɒ_n_ð_ə w_ˈɔː_p_ˈa_θ]\

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1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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On a hostile or warlike expedition: hence (colloquially) said of one who is about to make a deliberate attack upon an adversary or a measure.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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