Squeeze the trigger

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Squeeze the trigger is an internet slang term used to convey the act of taking a certain action or making a decision. It metaphorically refers to the action of pulling the trigger of a gun. In online contexts, the term is often used to encourage someone to make a move or to go ahead with a plan without hesitation.

Examples:

1. After contemplating for a while, John finally decided to squeeze the trigger and quit his boring job to pursue entrepreneurship.
2. Sarah was hesitant about asking her crush out on a date, but her friends urged her to squeeze the trigger and take a chance.

Synonyms:
fire, shoot, pull the trigger, blast, gun down
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