An article from Word Detective - Where does the phrase Fire in the hole come from?
According to WD, this phrase has its origins in the mining industry. It is also linked to deadly wars like WW2.
I can see why the writer would get peeved by the frivolous modern day use of a phrase that is associated with such dangerous professions.
The Moment That Ruins Our Focus
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By Leo Babauta I challenge you to do a test before you read the rest of
this post (well OK, read the next two paragraphs then go do the challenge)
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