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rifle is fine

rifle is fine phrase: expresses the belief that something is sufficient for its given purpose and does not need improvement.

Phrase

rifle is fine

  1. (Internet, humorous, ironic, sometimes) Expresses the belief that something is sufficient for its given purpose and does not need improvement.
    • You don't want a new handguard for that? ― Of course not. Rifle is fine.

Origin of rifle is fine

From "the rifle is fine" with the definite article removed, imitative of the stereotypical English mistakes that a native speaker of a Slavic language may make, as most Slavic languages do not use articles. Originally an internet meme popularized in a series of copypastas, posted in 2010 on the 4chan board /k/ (Weapons) by a user under the name "Ivan Chesnokov," facetiously decrying other users for wishing to add aftermarket accessories to their Kalashnikov rifles. The original Ivan Chesnokov spawned a number of imitators and humorous derivatives that helped popularize the term on 4chan and on firearm-focused communities elsewhere on the internet.

Questions about rifle is fine

What does rifle is fine mean?
Rifle is fine means expresses the belief that something is sufficient for its given purpose and does not need improvement.
What part of speech is rifle is fine?
Rifle is fine is a phrase.

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