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Meaning of have one's finger on the trigger | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

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

idiomatic, informal, sarcastic

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have one's fingers all thumbs have one's fingers in many pies have one's fingers in the till have one's guard up have one's hand in the till have one's hand out

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