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I've always heard it as a shorter alternative to "holy hell this tool is horrible but I'm unaware of an alternative, or cannot apply an alternative solution."
by mceachen 2y ago
I've always heard it as a shorter alternative to "holy hell this tool is horrible but I'm unaware of an alternative, or cannot apply an alternative solution."
- dagss 2y agoAre you sure? I have never interpreted it this way and it is the first way I hear this interpretation. My understanding: To use something "for real" on an actual project, not just toy around with it. (What you use can be good or bad, expression doesn't say)
- Zecc 2y agoMy interpretation has always been the same as mceachen's, but other comments in this sub-thread have thought me I am wrong and your understanding is correct. Today I learned. For what it's worth[0]: > If you do something in anger, you do it in a real or important situation as it is intended to be done, rather than just learning or hearing about it [0] https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/in-anger https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/in-anger
- 7sidedmarble 2y agoNo, it's a military term. Firing a cannon in anger for instance means firing at the enemy, rather than in training.