When in written word, either but when saying it, you might be tempted to put out your arm in time honoured tradition of a certain sci-fi phrase...."HOWE"!
Perfect for bamboozling your opponent before sending a 14" broadside their way...
"That's right son, join the navy. Get behind a bloody big gun and knock the hell out of somebody"
"We went out, got our arses kicked, then came back again"