have one's finger on the trigger en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal, sarcastic) To be prepared to kill someone else or as with a firearm.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| having one's finger on the trigger | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had one's finger on the trigger | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| had one's finger on the trigger | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| has one's finger on the trigger | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |