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powder and shot

/ˈpaʊdər ænd ʃɒt/

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/ˈpaʊdər ænd ʃɒt/informalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее выражение, обозначающее необходимые припасы или ресурсы для выполнения задачи, первоначально произошедшее от пороха и боеприпасов, необходимых для огнестрельного оружия.

An old-fashioned expression referring to the necessary supplies or resources needed to accomplish a task, originally derived from the gunpowder and ammunition required for firearms.

  1. Resources for a taskC1informal

    The necessary materials, supplies, or resources needed to accomplish a particular task or goal.

    ruРесурсы для задачи

    • We need to gather all the powder and shot before we start the project.
    • He has the powder and shot to launch his new business.
    • Without the proper powder and shot, the plan will fail.