in anger

== English == === Pronunciation === === Adverb === in anger (especially military) With the intent of causing damage or harm to an opponent; in combat, rather than in peacetime training. In a real situation, rather than only in theory or as part of practice or learning. ==== Usage notes ==== Despite the use of the word anger, the phrase is not intended to describe (and generally does not describe) the emotional state of the person doing the action. === References === Wicaksono, Rachel (6 August 2010 (last accessed)), “Fire in anger”, in Ask About English‎[1], BBC World Service