1. to take decisive action with no certainty of the outcome
2. To make a decision that may very well require inflicting a result that is detrimental to self or others.
2. To make a decision that may very well require inflicting a result that is detrimental to self or others.
Although I know this family has know where to go, and that I may lose my rental because of the loss of rents, i am going to "pull the trigger" and evict the family.
by Lorenzo Davis February 13, 2008
to make an irreversible decision.
akin to shooting a gun- once the bullet leaves the barrel it is on its path.
akin to shooting a gun- once the bullet leaves the barrel it is on its path.
by jilm October 22, 2016
To purchase something, often a big-ticket, expensive item. Often used by geeks on enthusiast forums.
by iUberGeek May 27, 2010
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.
by Nick D May 10, 2004
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!"
"Oh, you know... a gentlemen never tells."
"You're the man!"
by Nathan Shep May 27, 2007
by pentozali December 26, 2011
When fingering a girl with your first two fingers in the vagina and thumb placed on the clit essentially with your hand in a gun position using your thumb to "pull the trigger"
by Lexieeeeee August 26, 2007