loaded for bear

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- Fully prepared or equipped to face a difficult, dangerous, or confrontational situation.
- Mentally or materially ready to respond with determined force or intensity.
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- Armed or loaded with sufficient weapons or ammunition for a serious fight or hunt; ready for combat.

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