General MacArthur our tails are in the air

Arrogant General Mcarthur reported to me from Manila on December 7th 1941 that his tails are up in the air and then fleeing to Australia with his tail between the legs ... "
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our tails are in the air General Mcarthur

tails are up
with (one's) tail up (redirected from with their tails up)
with (one's) tail up
Having an optimistic, confident, or happy outlook, mindset, or attitude.
We know we have a huge challenge ahead of us, but we'll be going out onto the field with our tails up, and we'll do everything in our power to get a win.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
with your tail up
If you do something with your tail up, you are happy and confident when you do it. We'll go to court with our tails up. Note: People sometimes vary this expression, for example by saying that someone has their tail up or that something puts their tail up. They have their tails up being ahead of us in the league. There was no doubt that Mary Rand's outstanding performance on the first day put everybody's tails up. Note: Dogs often raise their tails and wag them when they are happy or excited.
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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012
with your tail up in a confident or cheerful mood. informal
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
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with your tail up
put (one's) tail up
have (one's) tail up
well disposed to
well disposed to (someone or something)
wait-and-see attitude
regard (someone or something) with (something)
regard with
well disposed toward (someone or something)
with (one's) head in the clouds
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tail
1. verb, informal To follow someone or something, especially in order to keep them or it under surveillance.
I had a paranoid feeling that someone was tailing me as I made my way to the hideout with the stolen goods.
I want you to tail that car and tell me where it goes.
2. noun, informal A person who is employed or instructed to follow someone or something, especially in order to keep them or it under surveillance.
Make sure you don't have a tail on you when you're delivering the secret documents to the boss.
Let's put a tail on the car and see where it takes the ambassador.
3. noun, informal The course or track of a person or animal being pursued.
I can't come to the hideout—I think there's someone on my tail.
The fox fled to the woods, with several hounds right on its tail.
4. noun, slang The buttocks (usually figuratively).
Everyone expected them to beat us in the game, but we kicked their tails!
Get your tail in here, dinner's ready!
5. noun, vulgar slang Sexual intercourse or activity.
Marcus is always obsessed with getting some tail whenever we go out to the clubs.
6. noun, offensive slang A person or people viewed as an object of sexual gratification. Used especially in reference to women.
She was a hot piece of tail, that's for sure, but beyond that I had no real interest in her.
tails
1. The bottom side of a coin, especially when tossed into the air to determine an outcome.
If it's heads, I'll do the dishes, but if it's tails, then you have to do them.
"Tails!" he shouted as Sarah tossed the coin in the air.
2. A formal coat with long, split ends at the back.
When were seated by a ma;tre d; was wearing tails, I knew we were in for a very fancy meal.
I need to get my tails dry cleaned for the gala next Tuesday.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
tails
n. a tuxedo with long sections in back. Ralph had to rent tails for the evening.
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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History's Verdict: MacArthur #history #ww2

History & Warfare Now
  Apr 17, 2025
Douglas MacArthur was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II.


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From Hero to Outcast: The Real Story of General Douglas MacArthur (Documentary)

The World Profiles
Aug 12, 2024  #WorldWarII #MilitaryHistory #DouglasMacArthur
Explore the riveting journey of General Douglas MacArthur, one of America's most celebrated and controversial military leaders. This documentary delves into his strategic brilliance, his role as a five-star U.S. Army General, and the pivotal moments that defined his career. From his audacious campaigns in World War II to the contentious decisions during the Korean War, discover how MacArthur's actions shaped global history. Learn about his dismissal, the impact of his military strategies, and the legacy he left behind. This in-depth biography covers it all, including the tragic death of General Douglas MacArthur and the lessons learned from his illustrious yet controversial career.


Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:15 Early Life and Military Career
10:45 World War II Campaigns
20:30 The Korean War and Dismissal
30:00 Legacy and Impact

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