What I mean when I say I’m bringing a gun to a knife fight

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When you say "I’m bringing a gun to a knife fight," it is an idiomatic expression that means you are using a tool or approach that is significantly more powerful or inappropriate for the situation at hand. This phrase is often used to emphasize that you are overprepared or using excessive force, which might not be necessary or wise. For example, it could imply that you are bringing a gun to a situation where a knife would be sufficient, or that you are using a complex solution to a simple problem