Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.
Etymology:
- An allusion to equipping oneself with the sort of heavy weaponry suitable for hunting large game.
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Submitted on September 01, 2009
Additional definitions for 'loaded for bear':
| loaded for bear | Thoroughly equipped, as for a demanding task or confrontation. |
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