pull the trigger

to make an irreversible decision.
akin to shooting a gun- once the bullet leaves the barrel it is on its path.

after the cancer treatment didn't work for johnny he decided to pull the trigger and quit.

pull the trigger by jilm October 21, 2016

Nigger Nigger Pull The Trigger 

Taunting someone that is holding a gun toward you. More than likely a nigger.

Nigger Nigger pull the trigger up and down the Ogeechee River

Nigger Nigger Pull The Trigger by FusionPanic October 4, 2008

Toe on the Trigger

When someone is down and out and appears to be about to commit suicide. The act is often completed by using a long gun pointed at the soon to be departed's head and using one of their toes to depress the trigger while their hands support the firearm's intended aiming position.

Friend one: Joe has been real fucked up since Jill dumped him.

Friend two: Yeah, it won't be long and he'll have his Toe on the Trigger.

Toe on the Trigger by Durwood 66 January 16, 2008

pull the trigger

To purchase something, often a big-ticket, expensive item. Often used by geeks on enthusiast forums.

Person A: "So, are you gonna pull the trigger?"

Person B: "Nah, I'll wait for the new model."

pull the trigger by iUberGeek May 27, 2010

pull the trigger

To force oneself to puke by sticking a finger down the throat...used in the drinking sense, rather than the bulimic sense.

When we got to the 150th minute of trying to join the bicentennial club, I realized I might have to pull the trigger if I wanted to stay in the game.

pull the trigger by Nick D May 9, 2004

pull the trigger

To initiate positive change in a new romantic relationship. This could take the form of telling someone you like them, asking someone on a first date, or kissing them. Pulling the trigger can also be shortened to p.t.t.

"How'd it go with her last night? Did you pull the trigger"
"Oh, you know... a gentlemen never tells."
"You're the man!"

pull the trigger by Nathan Shep July 20, 2008

Pull the trigger

Basically means " time to end this once and for all" and used when a situation is so intense that there's only one thing to do to finish it. Used mostly in a work discussion situation, or a friendship or relationship that you just have to end.

"THAT'S it ... time to pull the trigger on this sham of a relationship. Am getting out of here! "

Pull the trigger by Adam-D May 23, 2016