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set phasers to

English edit

Etymology edit

In reference to the 1960s US television series Star Trek, in which the crew could set their phaser weapons either to stun or to kill.

Interjection edit

set phasers to

  1. (humorous) Prepare to; commence (used with a following verb or noun)
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