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to bring a knife to a gunfight
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to be inadequately prepared for a conflict or challenging situation
Dialect
American
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Humorous
Idiom
Informal
Example
By the time he realized his mistake, he had already brought a knife to a gunfight and lost the opportunity to make a good impression.
If you do n't prepare thoroughly for the job interview, you'll be bringing a knife to a gunfight and wo n't stand a chance against the other candidates.
