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Meaning of 'Spike your guns'

What does the saying 'Spike your guns' mean?

Idiom: Spike your guns

Meaning:

If you spike someone's guns, you ruin their plans.

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