جستجو
eat hot lead
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گلوله نوش جانت!
said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "eat lead" and when to use it?
The idiom "eat lead" is rooted in military and wartime terminology and has been popularized in action films and video games. It is an informal and figurative way of telling someone to get shot or hit by gunfire, often in a confrontational or aggressive manner.
Example
The gangster threatened to make his enemies " eat lead " if they did n't comply with his demands.
During the heated argument, he yelled at his opponent to " shut up or eat lead. "
In the heat of the battle, the soldier shouted, " Time for the enemy to eat some lead! "
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