Entering a situation without being fully prepared.
Origin: Muskets and revolvers have a lowered, half-cocked, and full-cock position for the hammer. During loading, the weapon is brought to a half-cock. The weapon must then be brought to a full-cock to be used. Forgetting to cock the weapon leads to it being unprepared for combat.
Origin: Muskets and revolvers have a lowered, half-cocked, and full-cock position for the hammer. During loading, the weapon is brought to a half-cock. The weapon must then be brought to a full-cock to be used. Forgetting to cock the weapon leads to it being unprepared for combat.
The boxer did'nt do any research on his opponent, and went off half-cocked to fight somebody twice his size.
by moniker19 January 21, 2009
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Based on old firearms, that if not fully cocked (thus half cocked), would not fire.
Based on old firearms, that if not fully cocked (thus half cocked), would not fire.
You've only heard his side of the story! You can't go running around half cocked spreading rumors about her!
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