loaded for bear

1. Angry and, as a result, usually ready to fight or argue with someone. (The phrase originated in hunting.) That new job makes him miserable—he comes home every day loaded for bear.

2. Prepared to confront or handle a particular situation. After studying all night, I'm loaded for bear—bring on the exam!

3. Drunk. Do you remember last night at the bar at all? You were really loaded for bear!

See also: bear, loaded

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

loaded for bear

1. Inf. angry. He left here in a rage. He was really loaded for bear. When I got home from work, I was really loaded for bear. What a horrible day!

2. Inf. drunk. (An elaboration of loaded, which means "drunk.") By the end of the party, Bill was loaded for bear. The whole gang drank for an hour until they were loaded for bear.

See also: bear, loaded

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

loaded for bear

Fully prepared for action; also, spoiling for a fight. For example, Bill tackled his new sales route loaded for bear, or When Martin was three hours late, his wife was loaded for bear. This term, dating from the mid-1800s, alludes to the heavy charge of powder or lead that hunters use for large animals like a bear.

See also: bear, loaded

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

loaded for bear

AMERICAN, INFORMAL

If you are loaded for bear, you are eager to start doing something difficult or to argue with someone. The president arrived at the meeting loaded for bear. We could go charging in there with guns and bullhorns, loaded for bear. Note: Someone who is loaded for bear has weapons which are powerful enough to kill a bear, even though they may be hunting smaller animals.

See also: bear, loaded

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

loaded for bear

fully prepared for any eventuality, typically a confrontation or challenge. North American informal

The image here may be of a hunting gun loaded and ready to shoot a bear.

See also: bear, loaded

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

loaded for ˈbear

(American English) well prepared and ready to act in a determined or aggressive manner: The reporters at the press conference were loaded for bear. If you get to the finals against him you better come loaded for bear.This comes from hunting and refers to carrying the correct equipment, bullets, etc. to shoot a bear.

See also: bear, loaded

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

loaded for bear

1. mod. alcohol intoxicated. He’s been drinking mule since dawn, and he’s loaded for bear.

2. mod. ready for the hardest problems. I’m loaded for bear, and that’s good because this is going to be a rough day.

3. mod. very angry. I had been loaded for bear when I came into the room, and I left as meek as a lamb.

See also: bear, loaded

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

loaded for bear

Ready to fight, up in arms. This term, from the mid-nineteenth century, alludes to the heavy ammunition needed to kill such a large animal. Max Shulman used it in Rally round the Flag Boys! (1957), “The O’Sheel woman is coming in loaded for bear this time.”

See also: bear, loaded

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

feud over (someone or something)
argue
argue (one) into
argue into doing
(as) miserable as sin
miserable
miserable/ugly as sin
amongst
(you) wanna make something of it?
misery loves company

References in periodicals archive

But, while political leaders have been loaded for bear when it comes to many industries, they have thus far been unable or unwilling to take aim at the impact of aviation.

Carbon emissions' friendly skies

We're getting our capacity increases out of the way at the end of January, end of February and the end of March so we'll be loaded for bear as the busy season builds.

Oskar Blues joins with Old Chicago to offer special batch of Deviant Dale's

In the days following Russia's incursion into Georgia, the Arizona senator made it clear that he's loaded for bear and just itching for a military confrontation in which to demonstrate again what a tough and angry man he is.

We are not Georgians

"It was a really hard-fought case, and I think they saw we were loaded for bear," Leonard Bellavia, an attorney representing the dealers, told Harrington.

'Newsday,' Auto Dealers Settle

SOME, NOW RETIRED, STILL GO LOADED FOR BEAR WHILE OTHERS ARE QUITE COMFORTABLE WITH ALMOST ANY HANDGUN AND NO RELOAD.

How much spare ammo to carry, if any

"We're going loaded for bear and we'll be looking at everything," he says.

Red carpet: `Reloaded': posse of A-listers to glam up fest's first week. (Cannes preview: brisk business and plenty expected at the French Riviera gathering)

The argument that a Stryker has to drive out of a C-130 loaded for bear is misleading, at best.

Less filling. (From the Editor)

Some are in great shape and some present huge problems that most operators would give up on -- that's not an option here and that's when great equipment and resourcefulness are vital, you have to go loaded for bear."

Affordable pipeline services, pearpoint team up. (News Update)

The canoe rode low in the water, with just inches of freeboard remaining -- loaded for bear, as they say.

The CREATOR

The 12 "Buffs" -- short for "big ugly fat fellows" -- were loaded for bear.

Not So Dumb Bomb

Given how Bush stole the election, Senate Democrats should be loaded for bear. But two key Democrats--Joseph Biden of Connecticut, who as chair of the Judiciary Committee bungled the opposition to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and the reliably faithless Robert Torricelli of New Jersey--have already hinted that they'll support Ashcroft.

Senatorial Courtesy

You're loaded for bear on the munitions stores inventory, including five types of non-offensive equipment and 22 different weapons types, including the new Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW), Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), and Standoff Land Attack Missile (SLAM) ground weapons.

Pilots: Prepare for Interplay's Super Hornet

The bankers, obviously caught in the act (I'd seen several moving vans in the vicinity of Fort Adam's Mark, loaded for bear or for painting), backed away and mumbled something about loving art and not allowing it to leave St.

Visigoths vs. irregulars at Adam's Mark

NEW YORK--Radio Shack came to town last week loaded for bear.

Radio Shack begins push toward a new identity

This year, the Indians will come back loaded for bear, having lost only three starters from that 2017 squad

READY FOR NEXT STEP Du Quoin softballers poised for big season after strong 2017

词组	loaded for bear
释义	loaded for bear loaded for bear 1. Angry and, as a result, usually ready to fight or argue with someone. (The phrase originated in hunting.) That new job makes him miserable—he comes home every day loaded for bear. 2. Prepared to confront or handle a particular situation. After studying all night, I'm loaded for bear—bring on the exam! 3. Drunk. Do you remember last night at the bar at all? You were really loaded for bear! See also: bear, loaded Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. loaded for bear 1. Inf. angry. He left here in a rage. He was really loaded for bear. When I got home from work, I was really loaded for bear. What a horrible day! 2. Inf. drunk. (An elaboration of loaded, which means "drunk.") By the end of the party, Bill was loaded for bear. The whole gang drank for an hour until they were loaded for bear. See also: bear, loaded McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. loaded for bear Fully prepared for action; also, spoiling for a fight. For example, Bill tackled his new sales route loaded for bear, or When Martin was three hours late, his wife was loaded for bear. This term, dating from the mid-1800s, alludes to the heavy charge of powder or lead that hunters use for large animals like a bear. See also: bear, loaded The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. loaded for bear AMERICAN, INFORMAL If you are loaded for bear, you are eager to start doing something difficult or to argue with someone. The president arrived at the meeting loaded for bear. We could go charging in there with guns and bullhorns, loaded for bear. Note: Someone who is loaded for bear has weapons which are powerful enough to kill a bear, even though they may be hunting smaller animals. See also: bear, loaded Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. loaded for bear fully prepared for any eventuality, typically a confrontation or challenge. North American informal The image here may be of a hunting gun loaded and ready to shoot a bear. See also: bear, loaded Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary loaded for ˈbear (American English) well prepared and ready to act in a determined or aggressive manner: The reporters at the press conference were loaded for bear. If you get to the finals against him you better come loaded for bear.This comes from hunting and refers to carrying the correct equipment, bullets, etc. to shoot a bear. See also: bear, loaded Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary loaded for bear 1. mod. alcohol intoxicated. He’s been drinking mule since dawn, and he’s loaded for bear. 2. mod. ready for the hardest problems. I’m loaded for bear, and that’s good because this is going to be a rough day. 3. mod. very angry. I had been loaded for bear when I came into the room, and I left as meek as a lamb. See also: bear, loaded McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions loaded for bear Ready to fight, up in arms. This term, from the mid-nineteenth century, alludes to the heavy ammunition needed to kill such a large animal. Max Shulman used it in Rally round the Flag Boys! (1957), “The O’Sheel woman is coming in loaded for bear this time.” See also: bear, loaded The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: feud over (someone or something) argue argue (one) into argue into doing (as) miserable as sin miserable miserable/ugly as sin amongst (you) wanna make something of it? misery loves company References in periodicals archive But, while political leaders have been loaded for bear when it comes to many industries, they have thus far been unable or unwilling to take aim at the impact of aviation. Carbon emissions' friendly skies We're getting our capacity increases out of the way at the end of January, end of February and the end of March so we'll be loaded for bear as the busy season builds. Oskar Blues joins with Old Chicago to offer special batch of Deviant Dale's In the days following Russia's incursion into Georgia, the Arizona senator made it clear that he's loaded for bear and just itching for a military confrontation in which to demonstrate again what a tough and angry man he is. We are not Georgians "It was a really hard-fought case, and I think they saw we were loaded for bear," Leonard Bellavia, an attorney representing the dealers, told Harrington. 'Newsday,' Auto Dealers Settle SOME, NOW RETIRED, STILL GO LOADED FOR BEAR WHILE OTHERS ARE QUITE COMFORTABLE WITH ALMOST ANY HANDGUN AND NO RELOAD. How much spare ammo to carry, if any "We're going loaded for bear and we'll be looking at everything," he says. Red carpet: `Reloaded': posse of A-listers to glam up fest's first week. (Cannes preview: brisk business and plenty expected at the French Riviera gathering) The argument that a Stryker has to drive out of a C-130 loaded for bear is misleading, at best. Less filling. (From the Editor) Some are in great shape and some present huge problems that most operators would give up on -- that's not an option here and that's when great equipment and resourcefulness are vital, you have to go loaded for bear." Affordable pipeline services, pearpoint team up. (News Update) The canoe rode low in the water, with just inches of freeboard remaining -- loaded for bear, as they say. The CREATOR The 12 "Buffs" -- short for "big ugly fat fellows" -- were loaded for bear. Not So Dumb Bomb Given how Bush stole the election, Senate Democrats should be loaded for bear. But two key Democrats--Joseph Biden of Connecticut, who as chair of the Judiciary Committee bungled the opposition to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and the reliably faithless Robert Torricelli of New Jersey--have already hinted that they'll support Ashcroft. Senatorial Courtesy You're loaded for bear on the munitions stores inventory, including five types of non-offensive equipment and 22 different weapons types, including the new Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW), Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), and Standoff Land Attack Missile (SLAM) ground weapons. Pilots: Prepare for Interplay's Super Hornet The bankers, obviously caught in the act (I'd seen several moving vans in the vicinity of Fort Adam's Mark, loaded for bear or for painting), backed away and mumbled something about loving art and not allowing it to leave St. Visigoths vs. irregulars at Adam's Mark NEW YORK--Radio Shack came to town last week loaded for bear. Radio Shack begins push toward a new identity This year, the Indians will come back loaded for bear, having lost only three starters from that 2017 squad READY FOR NEXT STEP Du Quoin softballers poised for big season after strong 2017
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