fire in the hole
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Meaning · English
A generalized warning that something is about to happen.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fire in the hole” mean?
A generalized warning that something is about to happen.
Is “fire in the hole” formal or informal?
fire in the hole is generally slang.