Why do American soldiers say 'lock and load' referring to a rifle - when it's the other way round? - Quora
Why do American soldiers say 'lock and load' referring to a rifle - when it's the other way round? - Quora
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![Ben Zimmer on Twitter: ""Lock and load" is dated by @OED to 1940, as an order on the shooting range. Developed fig. meaning "ready oneself for action/confrontation" https://t.co/8WVOi8SrKM" / Twitter Ben Zimmer on Twitter: ""Lock and load" is dated by @OED to 1940, as an order on the shooting range. Developed fig. meaning "ready oneself for action/confrontation" https://t.co/8WVOi8SrKM" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DG8wThfXgAAWrcA.jpg)