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What does the phrase locked and loaded mean?In: Idioms and Slang |
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Originated in the military and meant that your M-16 had the magazine in place and was ready to fire. The order to "lock and load" means to get ready for action. If you are "locked and loaded", it means you are ready for whatever comes next.
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