con la escopeta cargada

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin Americacolloquialinformal
- Figuratively prepared for confrontation or retaliation; on guard and ready to act or defend oneself.
- In a state of heightened vigilance or suspicion, expecting trouble or attack.

Examples:

ES: Don Rosario, no hay quién se la de. Siempre con la escopeta cargada.
EN: Don Rosario, you won't let anyone closer, you always have your gun pointed.
ES: No puedo darme el lujo de dormir por que no estoy con la escopeta cargada más.
EN: I can't afford to sleep because I'm not riding shotgun anymore.
ES: - viene con la escopeta cargada.
EN: -She's not holding any punches.

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