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1 quick on the trigger
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2 trigger
['triɡə] 1. noun1) (a small lever on a gun, which is pulled to make the gun fire: He aimed the rifle at her but did not pull the trigger.)2) (anything which starts a series of actions or reactions.)2. verb((often with off) to start (a series of events): The attack triggered (off) a full-scale war.)* * *trig.ger[tr'igə] n 1 gatilho. 2 alavanca ou gancho para travar alguma coisa. 3 Phot disparador. 4 ato ou situação que precipita um acontecimento ou uma série de acontecimentos. 5 Comp circuito de disparo. • vt 1 causar, provocar. the misunderstanding triggered off a fight / o mal-entendido provocou uma briga. 2 precipitar, desencadear. quick on the trigger alertado, esperto, de resposta pronta.
См. также в других словарях:
quick on the trigger — or[trigger happy] {adj. phr.} Ready to shoot without warning; fast with a gun. * /He s a dangerous criminal quick on the trigger./ 2. {informal} Fast at answering questions or solving problems. * /In class discussions John is always quick on the… … Dictionary of American idioms
quick on the trigger — or[trigger happy] {adj. phr.} Ready to shoot without warning; fast with a gun. * /He s a dangerous criminal quick on the trigger./ 2. {informal} Fast at answering questions or solving problems. * /In class discussions John is always quick on the… … Dictionary of American idioms
quick\ on\ the\ trigger — • quick on the trigger • trigger happy • quick on the draw adj. phr. 1. Ready to shoot without warning; fast with a gun. He s a dangerous criminal quick on the trigger. 2. informal Fast at answering questions or solving problems. In class… … Словарь американских идиом
quick on the trigger — Someone who is quick on the trigger acts or responds quickly … The small dictionary of idiomes
quick on the trigger — Someone who is quick on the trigger acts or responds quickly. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Quick on the trigger — Someone who is quick on the trigger acts or responds quickly … Dictionary of English idioms
quick on the trigger — quick to fire, begins shooting quickly … English contemporary dictionary
quick on the trigger — quick to respond … Useful english dictionary
quick on the trigger — idi inf a) quick to act or respond; impetuous; volatile b) ready to act; sensitive; alert … From formal English to slang
quick on the draw — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER … Dictionary of American idioms
quick on the draw — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER … Dictionary of American idioms
