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pull the trigger

idiom
Meaning

To commit to a course of action.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am ready to pull the trigger on this purchase.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of researching different houses, they finally pulled the trigger and signed the contract.

COMPLEX

Although the board members debated the risks for hours, the CEO eventually pulled the trigger on the controversial merger.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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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