ammo

1. A shortening of the word "ammunition" that refers to bullets and other such projectiles. If we're low on ammo, we better start retreating now!

2. By extension, information that one is able to use in some way, often to attack of defend some idea or position. Please don't tell the boss I was late today—I don't want to give her any more ammo against me. This evidence is just the ammo we need to blow the case wide open.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ammo

(ˈæmo)

1. n. ammunition. There they were, trapped in a foxhole with no ammo, enemy all over the place. What do you think happened?

2. n. information or evidence that can be used to support an argument or a charge. I want to get some ammo on the mayor. I think he’s a crook.

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

See also:

prostie
prosties
reg
cig
the devil you know
(one) is on the DL
cuz
shoot through
shoot through (to somewhere)
clitty

References in periodicals archive

At the opposite end of the spectrum, you don't want to exceed a given Power Factor by more than is necessary, and most standard ammo is a lot snappier than you want or need.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

As much as I love handloading, I believe the average low-volume user of an older S&W or Colt revolver will do best with major-brand, non-+P factory ammo with either a full-weight roundnose lead bullet or, in the case of the .38 Special, 148-grain hollowbase wadcutters.

Safely Shooting Older Handguns: Shooting old handguns can be quite satisfying, but to fully enjoy them, you must make safe choices

Although Costa has tried a number of promotions to try to boost ammo and other sales in his store, they haven't made a lot of difference.

The ammo & reloading market

Ammo promotes branded munitions, including the Jesse James line of munitions and accessories; SHIELD Series munitions for Law Enforcement, stealth subsonic munitions, and the OPS (One Precise Shot) the tactical line of defense line of munitions.

US Ammunition Maker Ammo Completes Merger

Armour Piercing Composite Rigid (APCR): This ammo is usually an alternate ammo type for most tanks that fire AP shells and is also "Premium" ammo because it can cost as much as 4-5 times per shell (compared to AP) and you'll very rarely earn any credits using this round exclusively.

World of Tanks: A guide to understanding ammo types

Potential licensees in the hunting and firearms accessories industry are currently being targeted as candidates to eventually commercialize the Piercing Ammo on a worldwide basis.

Innovation Direct[TM] at Forefront of Marketing Initiative for Piercing Ammo Invention

SOMETIMES THEY WEREN'T EVEN AWARE THEY WERE USING UNAUTHORIZED AMMO.

Don't gamble with ammo

Being a belt-and-suspenders sort, I manage ammo like finances and keep something set aside for rainy days.

Ammo drought

Strontium's new Ammo USB 2.0 Gold plated Flash drive is available from 16 GB to 64 GB capacity and the Silver finish is available with five different memory storage capacities ranging from 4GB to 64GB.

Strontium Launches High Capacity Gold Plated USB Drives

Knowing how to effectively assess the service life of a sonobuoy and 13,000 ordnance stock numbers is vital to NOLSC AMMO's ability to properly store, distribute, expend, dispose of and track ordnance commodities for the Navy and Marine Corps.

Getting bombs on target: NOLSC Ammunition supply chain management team

The parish councillor stood as a BNP candidate in the EU elections last June after police found 300gm of gunpowder and 2,500 rounds of ammo at his caravan in Lakenheath, Suffolk, in April.

Ammo stash BNP activist escapes jail; GALLOWS

Ammo Baba died on his way to the hospital in May 2009.

Late Iraqi soccer coach's birthday on Friday

Janette Bushell, who chairs Punch's board of directors said: "For an urban music company Ammo has worked quietly over the past decade making a real difference to the lives of many young people and musicians."

Ammo fires for honour; AWARD: Music boss 'blown away' with MBE

It may be stored in the ammo locker, if it's segregated and properly labeled.

Combat systems

Is it true, for instance, that there is only a four-year supply of ammo in the U.S.?

Curb violence by targeting bullets

词组	ammo
释义	ammo ammo 1. A shortening of the word "ammunition" that refers to bullets and other such projectiles. If we're low on ammo, we better start retreating now! 2. By extension, information that one is able to use in some way, often to attack of defend some idea or position. Please don't tell the boss I was late today—I don't want to give her any more ammo against me. This evidence is just the ammo we need to blow the case wide open. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. ammo (ˈæmo) 1. n. ammunition. There they were, trapped in a foxhole with no ammo, enemy all over the place. What do you think happened? 2. n. information or evidence that can be used to support an argument or a charge. I want to get some ammo on the mayor. I think he’s a crook. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: prostie prosties reg cig the devil you know (one) is on the DL cuz shoot through shoot through (to somewhere) clitty References in periodicals archive At the opposite end of the spectrum, you don't want to exceed a given Power Factor by more than is necessary, and most standard ammo is a lot snappier than you want or need. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! As much as I love handloading, I believe the average low-volume user of an older S&W or Colt revolver will do best with major-brand, non-+P factory ammo with either a full-weight roundnose lead bullet or, in the case of the .38 Special, 148-grain hollowbase wadcutters. Safely Shooting Older Handguns: Shooting old handguns can be quite satisfying, but to fully enjoy them, you must make safe choices Although Costa has tried a number of promotions to try to boost ammo and other sales in his store, they haven't made a lot of difference. The ammo & reloading market Ammo promotes branded munitions, including the Jesse James line of munitions and accessories; SHIELD Series munitions for Law Enforcement, stealth subsonic munitions, and the OPS (One Precise Shot) the tactical line of defense line of munitions. US Ammunition Maker Ammo Completes Merger Armour Piercing Composite Rigid (APCR): This ammo is usually an alternate ammo type for most tanks that fire AP shells and is also "Premium" ammo because it can cost as much as 4-5 times per shell (compared to AP) and you'll very rarely earn any credits using this round exclusively. World of Tanks: A guide to understanding ammo types Potential licensees in the hunting and firearms accessories industry are currently being targeted as candidates to eventually commercialize the Piercing Ammo on a worldwide basis. Innovation Direct[TM] at Forefront of Marketing Initiative for Piercing Ammo Invention SOMETIMES THEY WEREN'T EVEN AWARE THEY WERE USING UNAUTHORIZED AMMO. Don't gamble with ammo Being a belt-and-suspenders sort, I manage ammo like finances and keep something set aside for rainy days. Ammo drought Strontium's new Ammo USB 2.0 Gold plated Flash drive is available from 16 GB to 64 GB capacity and the Silver finish is available with five different memory storage capacities ranging from 4GB to 64GB. Strontium Launches High Capacity Gold Plated USB Drives Knowing how to effectively assess the service life of a sonobuoy and 13,000 ordnance stock numbers is vital to NOLSC AMMO's ability to properly store, distribute, expend, dispose of and track ordnance commodities for the Navy and Marine Corps. Getting bombs on target: NOLSC Ammunition supply chain management team The parish councillor stood as a BNP candidate in the EU elections last June after police found 300gm of gunpowder and 2,500 rounds of ammo at his caravan in Lakenheath, Suffolk, in April. Ammo stash BNP activist escapes jail; GALLOWS Ammo Baba died on his way to the hospital in May 2009. Late Iraqi soccer coach's birthday on Friday Janette Bushell, who chairs Punch's board of directors said: "For an urban music company Ammo has worked quietly over the past decade making a real difference to the lives of many young people and musicians." Ammo fires for honour; AWARD: Music boss 'blown away' with MBE It may be stored in the ammo locker, if it's segregated and properly labeled. Combat systems Is it true, for instance, that there is only a four-year supply of ammo in the U.S.? Curb violence by targeting bullets
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