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Under the gun meaning

What does the saying 'Under the gun' mean?

Idiom: Under the gun

Meaning:

If you're under the gun, you're under pressure to do something.

Country: International English | Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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