揭竿而起的英文：
[Literal Meaning]
raise/bam boo pole used as a flagpole/aux./rise
to hold the bamboo pole high as a flagpole and revolt

[解释]
揭：高举；竿：竹竿，代旗帜。举起竹竿当旗帜进行反抗。

[Explanation]
to rise in rebellion/revolt; raise the standard of revolt;

[例子]
明朝的末年，很多农民生活困苦，不得不揭竿而起反抗朝廷。

[Example]
During the late years of Ming Dynasty, many peasants lived in poverty and rose in revolt against the court.

Rise in rebellion
揭竿而起

The right to rise up, and shake off the existing government
揭竿而起推翻现存政府的权利

They will rise up and overthrow their imperialist government.
他们会揭竿而起推翻他们的帝国主义政府。