揎拳掳袖
    Pinyin: xuān quán lǔ xiù

    Usage: 联合式;作谓语、状语、定语;用于行动

    Explanation: 把袖子往上一推,露出胳膊,握着拳头。形容准备动手。

    Source: 元·杨景贤《马丹阳》你个乐探哥哥何须闹,欺良压善没分晓,揎拳捋袖行凶暴,你你你不辨低高。”

    Example: 顺天府五城青衣,都~的在那里搜检。★清·文康《儿女英雄传》第34回

  • Thesaurus:  move busily in preparation for action, be eager to have a try, thrill to see one's favorite sport and itch to have a go, rub one's fists and wipe one's palms, be eager for a fight or to start on a task