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arrows in the quiver

arrows in the quiver is the plural of arrow in the quiver.

Meaning of arrow in the quiver

Noun

arrow in the quiver (plural arrows in the quiver)

  1. (idiomatic) One of several available options or courses of action.
    • The ability to enter a planning obligation by means of an undertaking is an additional arrow in the quiver of a developer faced with a recalcitrant local authority which might either be holding out for excessive and unreasonable gain or be so unwilling to contemplate granting permission that it...1991 February 19, Baroness Blatch, “Planning And Compensation Bill Hl”, in parliamentary debates (House of Lords), volume 526, column 498

Questions about arrows in the quiver

What is arrows in the quiver the plural of?
Arrows in the quiver is the plural of arrow in the quiver.

Words near arrows in the quiver in the dictionary

  1. arrowroot
  2. arrowroot tea
  3. arrowroot teas
  4. arrowroots
  5. arrows
  6. arrows in the quiver
  7. arrows of love
  8. arrows of time
  9. Arrowsic
  10. Arrowsic Island
  11. arrowslit

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