loaded for bear

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/ˈloʊdɪd fɔr bɛr/

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fully prepared and heavily equipped to face a challenging situation

The team was loaded for bear before the tough negotiation started.
He came loaded for bear, ready to argue every point.
She was loaded for bear when presenting her proposal to the board.
They showed up loaded for bear, expecting a fierce competition.
The soldiers were loaded for bear before entering the hostile territory.