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eat hot lead
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said to an enemy before shooting them dead with a gun
What 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
During the heated argument, he yelled at his opponent to "shut up or eat lead."
The sharpshooter taunted his opponent, saying, "Come on out, and you'll eat my lead!"
