take a knife to a gunfight

/T EY1 K AH0 N AY0 F T UW0 AH0 G AH0 N F AY0 T/
verb
  1. 1

    Alternative form of bring a knife to a gunfight. [(idiomatic) To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.]

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