"ready, fire, aim" meaning in All languages combined

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Proverb [English]

Etymology: Modification of ready, aim, fire. Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} ready, fire, aim
  1. Used as a reminder that prompt action is often better than thoroughly planned action, especially in business.
    Sense id: en-ready,_fire,_aim-en-proverb-sniL2yjI
  2. (often ironic) Used to emphasize the dangers of acting hastily. Tags: ironic, often
    Sense id: en-ready,_fire,_aim-en-proverb-Nl8345Nx Categories (other): English coordinated triples, English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English coordinated triples: 31 69 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 41 59 Disambiguation of English proverbs: 29 71 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 20 80 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 14 86
     
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