How to Pronounce "loaded for bear"
expression
ˈɫoʊdɪd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈbɛɹ
LOH-did fer BEHR
lˈəʊdɪd/ /fˈɔː/ /bˈeə
LOH-did faw BEH-uh
Definition
To be very well-prepared and ready for anything, especially for a challenge, argument, or difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫoʊdɪd/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈbɛɹ
British English
lˈəʊdɪd/ /fˈɔː/ /bˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOH-did fer BEHR
UK
LOH-did faw BEH-uh
Listen in Context
She came to the meeting loaded for bear.
The team is loaded for bear for tonight’s game.
He walked into the interview loaded for bear.
If you’re going to argue with her, you’d better be loaded for bear.