nut behind the bolt in English

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Etymology: Punning use of the word nut to refer to a fool, rather than a mechanical nut. Implies that most firearm accidents are the responsibility of the shooter and not a failure of the gun. Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=the nut behind the bolt}} the nut behind the bolt

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  "etymology_text": "Punning use of the word nut to refer to a fool, rather than a mechanical nut. Implies that most firearm accidents are the responsibility of the shooter and not a failure of the gun.",
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          "text": "He said the accident was caused by a faulty trigger, but I think it was the nut behind the bolt."
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        "The person using a firearm; the shooter."
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  "etymology_text": "Punning use of the word nut to refer to a fool, rather than a mechanical nut. Implies that most firearm accidents are the responsibility of the shooter and not a failure of the gun.",
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"nut behind the bolt" meaning in English

Noun