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Meaning of 'Lock and load'

What does the saying 'Lock and load' mean?

Idiom: Lock and load

Meaning:

This is a military term meaning "be ready and prepared".

Country: International English | Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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