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Weaponry Archive

Take a Stab at It

Take a Stab at It

Weaponry November 11, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the expression “take a stab at it” mean? Definition: make an attempt Example: “I just can’t …
Have Someone’s Back

Have Someone’s Back

Weaponry June 15, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “have someone’s back” mean? Definition: protect someone from being shot; be alert to misfortune …
Ticking Time Bomb

Ticking Time Bomb

Weaponry February 24, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “ticking time bomb” mean? Definition: a developing problem that threatens disaster if nothing is …
Keep Your Powder Dry

Keep Your Powder Dry

Weaponry February 18, 2018 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “keep your powder dry” mean? Definition: Do not attack until you are ready. Example: …
Go Nuclear

Go Nuclear

Weaponry October 25, 2017 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “go nuclear” mean? Definition: Use an extreme measure; because extremely angry Example: If they …
Powder Keg

Powder Keg

Weaponry , Construction October 24, 2017 • No Comments •
What does the idiom “powder keg” mean? Definition: an explosive situation, a situation in which people are angry …

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