Hooked up
Loose
Loose verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.
Both terms in one sentence
- Like with the time they hooked up their guys to the rachni, or to the geth, who got loose and started killing all their guys.
Source: Phlebotinum Rebel -
You hooked up with a loose cannon — possibly psychotic — vigilante who doesn't place much value on life... and a world-class felon.
Source: Comic Book / Birds of Prey -
Final Fantasy VII: The typical response of Barret Wallace to any problem he faces is to let loose with the drill/chainsaw/BFG he's got hooked up to the end of his arm.
Source: Trigger Happy
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