ready, fire, aim

proverb

Used as a reminder that prompt action is often better than thoroughly planned action, especially in business.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. Used as a reminder that prompt action is often better than thoroughly planned action, especially in business.
  2. ironicoftenUsed to emphasize the dangers of acting hastily.

Origin

Modification of ready, aim, fire.

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APA

ready, fire, aim. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ready%2C%20fire%2C%20aim

MLA

“ready, fire, aim.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ready%2C%20fire%2C%20aim. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ready, fire, aim,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ready%2C%20fire%2C%20aim.

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