warpath

1. (historical)The route taken by a party of Native Americans going on a warlike expedition.

2. (figuratively)A course of action that leads to battle or hostility.

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   тропа́ войны́tropá vojný

   a course leading to warfare or battle

1. The band of Indians were ready to go on the warpath at the slightest provocation.

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2. The army was on the warpath.

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3. Two different parties with common interests were on the warpath when he cut in to settle the dispute.

   ruДве разные стороны с похожими интересами вступили на тропу войны, когда он вмешался, чтобы разрешить спор.

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4. The angry wife was on the warpath; she hit her husband with a broom for coming home late and drunk.

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