Meaning of 'Bring a knife to a gunfight'
What does the saying 'Bring a knife to a gunfight' mean?
Idiom: Bring a knife to a gunfight
Meaning:
If someone brings a knife to a gunfight, they are very badly prepared for something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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