ready, fire, aim

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Used as a reminder that prompt action is often better than thoroughly planned action, especially in business.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động nhanh có thể tốt hơn kế hoạch kỹ lưỡng

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Used to emphasize the dangers of acting hastily.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động vội vàng có thể nguy hiểm

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Register: ironic

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ready, fire, aim” mean?

Used as a reminder that prompt action is often better than thoroughly planned action, especially in business.

Is “ready, fire, aim” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.