miss fire
Example Sentences
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A health to the man on trail this night; may his grub hold out; may his dogs keep their legs; may his matches never miss fire.
From Suppers Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul
Now,” added the trapper, “I think I can promise you a rifle that is not likely to miss fire, and the hand of a friend that will not fail you.”
From Wood Rangers The Trappers of Sonora by Reid, Mayne
What if it should miss fire, or even if igniting, I should fail with it to light the dry leaves?
From Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone by Beach, Charles A.
I can’t afford to have this venture miss fire now.
From A Chinese Command A Story of Adventure in Eastern Seas by Webb, Archibald
The hammer that struck this shell didn't hit true; not so far off as to miss fire, you understand, but it ain't in line exactly.
From Hidden Gold by Anthony, Wilder
