(of an animal with claws) To prepare to attack or retaliate / (of a person, idiomatic) To prepare to attack or retaliate

(idiomatic, simile) Desperately.

(idiomatic, archaic) Synonym of put one's shoulder to the wheel

(idiomatic) To act with pride; to be proud in a positive way.

(idiomatic, with "at") Alternative form of turn up one's nose

Alternative form of every time one turns around

(idiomatic, transitive) To recover from an unpleasant or traumatic experience; to overcome a negative feeling, especially anger, resentment, or grief.

(idiomatic, colloquial) suddenly, out of the blue.

(idiomatic) To behave in an offensive, burdensome, or tiresome manner, with the result that one's continued presence is unwanted within a residence, commercial establishment, or social group.

(idiomatic) proudly, with pride