v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Halfcocked p. pr. & vb. n. Halfcocking. ] To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch. [ 1913 Webster ]
To go off half-cocked, To go off halfcocked. (a)To be discharged prematurely, or with the trigger at half cock; -- said of a firearm.(b)To do or say something without due thought or care. [ Colloq. or Low ] [ 1913 Webster ]
[lǐ zhí qì zhuàng, ㄌㄧˇ ㄓˊ ㄑㄧˋ ㄓㄨㄤˋ, 理直气壮 / 理直氣壯] in the right and selfconfident (成语 saw); bold and confident with justice on one's side; to have the courage of one's convictions; just and forceful #18,591[Add to Longdo]
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