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“Elbows Up” now included in the Oxford English Dictionary

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the term is “used to indicate willingness to (aggressively) defend oneself or fight back. Frequently as a modifier.”

Quinn Patrick
Jul 04, 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s campaign slogan, “elbows up” has been cemented into the official lexicon after Oxford English Dictionary announced its inclusion.

Oxford University Press published its latest updated version with new terms and words on Tuesday.

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