The expression "half-cocked" originates from the mechanics of firearms, specifically referring to the position of a gun's hammer when it is partially pulled back but not fully cocked. In this state, the gun is unsafe and unreliable, as it may not fire properly. Over time, the phrase has evolved to describe a situation or action that is incomplete, poorly planned, or lacking full commitment, suggesting that someone is not fully prepared or has acted prematurely.
Locked and cocked is a term usually associated with a firearm, although it is usually said "Cocked and Locked". This refers to arming the firearm, that is the gun has a bullet chambered and the hammer is cocked and the gun will fire if the trigger is pulled. Locked means the safety is engaged. Cocked, locked and ready to rock is a longer version of the phrase. It just means you are ready. You are fully prepared to do what needs to be done.
The expression "the third world" came about during the Cold War - it referred then to countries which were not within the sphere of influence of either America or Russia. From that it came to refer to the 'underdeveloped' countries of the world.
From Latin "per annum"= by year or yearly
The expression "who had come to beg favor" is a relative clause. Specifically, it is a past perfect relative clause because it describes the action of someone who had come to beg favor in the past. In this construction, "who" is the relative pronoun that introduces the clause, and "had come" is the past perfect verb phrase.
The expression "half-cocked" originates from the mechanics of firearms, specifically referring to the position of a gun's hammer when it is partially pulled back but not fully cocked. In this state, the gun is unsafe and unreliable, as it may not fire properly. Over time, the phrase has evolved to describe a situation or action that is incomplete, poorly planned, or lacking full commitment, suggesting that someone is not fully prepared or has acted prematurely.
a sucker punch
It's when someone sneaks up on another person and slugs then in the face.
"Catching a cold" is an idiom - it means to come down with the symptoms of the cold virus.
its cold out
A single-action revolver requires the hammer to be cocked before pulling the trigger to fire. Some types of hats are designed to be worn cocked at an angle.
You should not leave a air rifle cocked for longer than is necessary to shot it. Over time the spring will deform it it is left cocked for a long period of time.
Locked and cocked is a term usually associated with a firearm, although it is usually said "Cocked and Locked". This refers to arming the firearm, that is the gun has a bullet chambered and the hammer is cocked and the gun will fire if the trigger is pulled. Locked means the safety is engaged. Cocked, locked and ready to rock is a longer version of the phrase. It just means you are ready. You are fully prepared to do what needs to be done.
To get the "Come Back to my Place" expression you need to buy the expression book from the Bowerstone Market bookstore "Fiction Burns."
To exclude someone
if u get cocked
ghosts