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pull the trigger

idiom

To commit to a course of action.


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  1. 01

    gravity's pull

    Stress or pressure of a situation acting upon a person.

  2. 02

    have one's finger on the trigger

    To be prepared to kill someone else or as with a firearm.

  3. 03

    itchy trigger finger

    The metaphorical trigger finger of a person with a tendency or readiness to act in haste or without consideration; a tendency to so act.

  4. 04

    pull a face

    To make an abnormal facial expression, either intentionally or because of an emotion.

  5. 05

    pull a fast one

    To carry out a trick or act of deception; to behave contrary to expectations.

  6. 06

    pull a lever

    To vote.

  7. 07

    pull a rabbit out of a hat

    To do something surprising and beneficial that is unexpected.

  8. 08

    pull ahead

    To move into a winning position (e.g. in a race or competition).

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