a course leading to warfare or battle hostile or belligerent mood; "the chief is on the warpath today
If you say that someone is or has gone on the warpath, you mean that they are angry and getting ready for a fight or conflict. I had warned the children that daddy was on the warpath. be on the warpath to be angry and looking for someone to fight or punish
Boating enthusiasts, walkers and others who enjoy relaxing by canals were on the warpath last night after British Waterways announced plans to cut 180 staff.