General
sun's out, guns out
What does sun's out, guns out mean?
A phrase celebrating warm weather as an excuse to wear sleeveless clothing and show off big arms ('guns').
"First hot day of the year — sun's out, guns out!"
Origin
Popular gym/bro catchphrase, boosted by the film '22 Jump Street.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'sun's out, guns out' mean?
It's a catchphrase saying that warm, sunny weather is the perfect excuse to wear sleeveless clothes and show off your arm muscles ('guns').
Where did 'sun's out, guns out' come from?
It's a longstanding bro/gym catchphrase whose popularity was boosted by the 2014 film '22 Jump Street.'
What are 'guns' in this phrase?
'Guns' is slang for well-developed arm muscles, especially the biceps.
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