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be on a war footing
phrase
to be ready or preparing to fight a war:
The country was on a war footing last night after the most devastating terrorist attack in history.
At the time, the country was on a war footing.
They appear to be on a war footing with their neighbours.
He ignored the ruling, insisting the country was on a war footing.
This whole region is on a war footing.
See also
footing(SITUATION)
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