Translations for „half-cock“ in the English » German Dictionary

half-ˈcock N

1. half-cock (on pistol):

half-cock

Vorderladerstellung f

2. half-cock esp Am (go wrong):

to go off at half-cock plan

danebengehen

to go off at half-cock party

ein Reinfall sein inf

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to go off at half-cock party

ein Reinfall sein inf