this is war

A form of this means war — An avowal of anger towards someone, suggesting revenge is now sought.

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Meanings

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  1. alternativeAlternative form of this means war.

    This is what we've waited for. This is it boys, this is war! The president is on the line as ninety-nine red balloons go by.

    2000 March 28, Goldfinger, “99 Red Balloons”, in Stomping Ground
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APA

this is war. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/this%20is%20war

MLA

“this is war.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/this%20is%20war. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “this is war,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/this%20is%20war.

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