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this is war

this is war is the alternative form of this means war.

Meaning of this means war

Phrase

this means war

  1. An avowal of anger towards someone, suggesting revenge is now sought.
    • Of course, you know this means war!1935, A Night at the Opera, spoken by Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx)

Questions about this is war

What is this is war the alternative form of?
This is war is the alternative form of this means war.

Words near this is war in the dictionary

  1. this is it
  2. this is me
  3. this is not a drill
  4. this is someone
  5. this is the life
  6. this is war
  7. this is where I came in
  8. this is where we came in
  9. this is why we can't have nice things
  10. this just in
  11. this mean time

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