brought a knife to a gunfight

A form of bring a knife to a gunfight — To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of bring a knife to a gunfight
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APA

brought a knife to a gunfight. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brought%20a%20knife%20to%20a%20gunfight

MLA

“brought a knife to a gunfight.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brought%20a%20knife%20to%20a%20gunfight. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “brought a knife to a gunfight,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/brought%20a%20knife%20to%20a%20gunfight.

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