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pull the trigger vs pull trigger

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Pull the trigger' is the correct and commonly used phrase, especially when referring to firing a gun. On the other hand, 'pull trigger' is less common and might sound incomplete or awkward without the article 'the'.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 617 views

pull the trigger

This phrase is correct and commonly used, especially when referring to firing a gun.

This phrase is used when someone is about to take a decisive action or make a critical decision. It is often associated with the literal act of firing a gun.

Examples:

  • He hesitated for a moment before deciding to pull the trigger.
  • The team had to pull the trigger on the new project despite the risks involved.
  • Which allowed you to pull the trigger...
  • Of course, nobody has to pull the trigger today.
  • You see anything flying, just point and pull the trigger.
  • Please Lana, pull the trigger.
  • I pull the trigger, the bullet releases the chemical.
  • He didn't pull the trigger.
  • I actually heard him pull the trigger in his mind.
  • You saw Joe pull the trigger.
  • Go ahead and pull the trigger.
  • You can just pull the trigger without cocking the hammer back.
  • All you do is work the lever and pull the trigger.
  • When you bite through the capsule, pull the trigger.
  • Come on, big man, pull the trigger.
  • I actually heard him pull the trigger in his mind.
  • I should make you pull the trigger.
  • See if you can push me before I pull the trigger.
  • May you have the strength... to pull the trigger.
  • You make one more move and I'll pull the trigger.
  • Don't nibble on the barrel, pull the trigger.

Alternatives:

  • squeeze the trigger
  • press the trigger
  • fire the gun
  • take action
  • make a decision

pull trigger

This phrase is correct but less common. It might sound incomplete or awkward without the article 'the'.

This phrase could be used informally or in a specific context where brevity is preferred. It may not be as clear or idiomatic as 'pull the trigger.'
  • No reason to pull the trigger tonight.
  • So I've been too nervous to pull the trigger on Internet dating.
  • I didn't pull the trigger.
  • We can only pull this trigger once, Boyd.
  • Enough time to pull a trigger, though.
  • See if they're ready to the pull the trigger.
  • Just let me know and I can pull the trigger.
  • Let's pull the trigger on this thing.
  • You couldn't pull the trigger.
  • Then let's pull the trigger.
  • Your guy, Young and Mortensen, pull the trigger.
  • All right, we got six minutes to pull the trigger.
  • That someone may have helped him pull the trigger.
  • Of course, nobody has to pull the trigger today.
  • I called my attorney yesterday and told him to pull the trigger on a divorce.
  • You haven't the nerve to pull the trigger.
  • You pull a trigger, I pull a trigger.
  • You guys ready to pull the trigger?
  • Maybe not for a living, but anyone can stand before a beaten man and pull a trigger.
  • I stared at that abyss, and I just... couldn't pull the trigger.

Alternatives:

  • pull the trigger
  • squeeze the trigger
  • press the trigger
  • fire the gun
  • take action

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