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The speaker is saying that once he is prepared to fight, his opponent is in extreme danger and has almost no real chance of getting away safely. The image is intentionally exaggerated to show toughness and confidence.
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Originally said in English.
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About Mr. T
American actor and retired professional wrestler
Mr. T, born Laurence Tureaud, is an American actor and retired professional wrestler. He is best known for playing B. A. Baracus in the 1980s television series The A-Team and Clubber Lang in the 1982 film Rocky III. He became widely recognized for his bold public image, including his hairstyle inspired by Mandinka warriors in West Africa, his heavy gold jewelry, and a tough-guy persona. He is also closely associated with the phrase “I pity the fool!”, first spoken by Clubber Lang and later used as a personal trademark.
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