do/use something in angerhumorous to do or use something in a real situation 第一次做某事/真的用某物 He joined the club last month, but has yet to kick a ball in anger. 他上月加入该俱乐部,但是还未真正上场踢过球。
do/use something in anger• You'd really need to re-fret this guitar before you used it in anger.
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