bring a knife to a gunfight

Idioms In English

What Does “bring a knife to a gunfight” mean?

Definition:

(Also, take a knife to a gunfight)
To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.

Example(s)

We lost the deal against much equipped competitors because we brought a knife to a gunfight.

This idiom is in the war category.
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