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.
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By Leo Babauta As I write this, I’m on a long plane ride — I’ve written
many posts on planes and trains, and I find it actually much easier to
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