loaded for bear

loaded for bear {adj. phr.}, {slang}

Ready for action; prepared and eager.

Frank liked the new merchandise and as he set out on his rounds as a salesman, he felt really loaded for bear.

The football team arrived Friday noon, loaded for bear.

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[bear] See: [GRIN AND BEAR IT], [LOADED FOR BEAR]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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