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Idiom: Pull The Trigger

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How to pronounce "pull the trigger":

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To fire a gun.

To commit to a course of action.

To shoot, kick the ball in hope of scoring a goal.

To hit a very powerful shot.

Example Sentences

1
He couldn't pull the trigger on the risky investment.
2
When it comes to making decisions, he always hesitates to pull the trigger.
3
It's easy to talk about starting a business, but will you actually pull the trigger and do it?
4
She was so nervous about taking the exam that she couldn't pull the trigger and submit her answers.
5
He had the perfect opportunity to ask her out, but he couldn't pull the trigger.

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