Examples of 'finger on the trigger' in a sentence
Meaning of "finger on the trigger"
The expression 'finger on the trigger' is idiomatic and refers to a state of readiness or alertness, particularly in a potentially dangerous or volatile situation. It signifies being in a position where one is prepared to take decisive action or make a quick response if necessary. It originates from the positioning of a finger on the trigger of a firearm, ready to fire
How to use "finger on the trigger" in a sentence
Basic
Advanced
finger on the trigger
I have still got my finger on the trigger.
My finger on the trigger did not obey me.
Now place this finger on the trigger.
I developed a special way of hiding it while holding my finger on the trigger.
Now put your finger on the trigger.
He must have been sitting here in the dark with his finger on the trigger.
I do not have my finger on the trigger here.
Do not carry the tool with the power connected and your finger on the trigger.
Tom had his finger on the trigger.
Someone who has not been sitting with their finger on the trigger.
Keep your finger on the trigger.
Do not disconnect the air hose with a finger on the trigger.
With his finger on the trigger.
Do not hold or carry tool with a finger on the trigger.
Put your finger on the trigger and press.
See also
I did not need to have my finger on the trigger.
Had my finger on the trigger so long.
That might have been my finger on the trigger.
Got my finger on the trigger and you are in my way.
Place your index finger on the trigger.
He finger on the trigger.
Slowly put your finger on the trigger.
Finger on the trigger to my dear Juliet.
Just put your finger on the trigger.
Had my finger on the trigger so long Seems like I would shoot again by now.
Never put your finger on the trigger.
To avoid accidental starting, never carry your unit with your finger on the trigger.
You put your finger on the trigger.
Hold the tool firmly by the handgrip, without your finger on the trigger.
Iran has its finger on the trigger.
The rest are carrying live [ ammunition ] and they have their finger on the trigger.
I also have my finger on the trigger.
Carlton had one in the crosshairs of his sniper rifle, his finger on the trigger.
He put his finger on the trigger.
Never hold or carry the tool with your finger on the trigger.
That was your finger on the trigger killed mya.
Never carry the device with your finger on the trigger.
Put the finger on the trigger.
I got him in my sights and my finger on the trigger.
Got my finger on the trigger.
Do not carry the tool with a finger on the trigger.
Just put your finger on the trigger if you wish to fire.
Just a crazy old fool with a finger on the trigger.
Keep my finger on the trigger waiting for the right time.
Loosely place your finger on the trigger.
Put your finger on the trigger and squeeze gently, really gently.
But you have your finger on the trigger.
Now put your finger on the trigger very gently, like you are touching a lady 's neck.
You never hold your finger on the trigger.
Place your finger on the trigger and gently squeeze off a shot.
You'll also be interested in:
Examples of using Trigger
Show more
Stress can trigger migraines quite easily
Just hitting it with something could trigger it
And a new trigger spring in the pistol
Examples of using Finger
Show more
Your finger will not even twitch
You will be down to finger nubs in a week
Finger tighten plug or with small wrench
