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.
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.