Meaning of the word "every bullet has a billet" in English
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every bullet has a billet
US /ˈev.ri ˈbʊl.ɪt hæz ə ˈbɪl.ɪt/
UK /ˈev.ri ˈbʊl.ɪt hæz ə ˈbɪl.ɪt/
Idiom
the idea that fate or destiny determines who will be killed or injured, especially in battle
Example:
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The old soldier faced the front lines with calm, believing that every bullet has its billet.
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In the chaos of war, he took comfort in the proverb that every bullet has a billet.
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