bring a knife to a gunfight

== English == === Alternative forms === take a knife to a gunfight === Pronunciation === === Verb === bring a knife to a gunfight (third-person singular simple present brings a knife to a gunfight, present participle bringing a knife to a gunfight, simple past and past participle brought a knife to a gunfight) (idiomatic) To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== fight fire with fire use a sledgehammer to crack a nut