Fire in anger

Adverb

Definitionen

1.AdverbWith the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponent; in combat, rather than in peacetime training.

"The Napier of Magdala Battery never fired a shot in anger: it never engaged in combat."

2.AdverbIn a real situation, rather than only in theory or as part of practice or learning.

3.AdverbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in,‎ anger.

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