"set phasers to" meaning in All languages combined

See set phasers to on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

Etymology: In reference to the 1960s US television series Star Trek, in which the crew could set their phaser weapons either to stun or to kill. Head templates: {{en-interj}} set phasers to
  1. (humorous) Prepare to; commence (used with a following verb or noun) Tags: humorous Categories (topical): Star Trek
    Sense id: en-set_phasers_to-en-intj-morreUOL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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