Put a gun to your head Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To physically point a gun at your own head, or more commonly, to describe a situation where someone is being strongly pressured to do something against their will.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually used figuratively to mean extreme pressure, not literal violence. Common in 'Nobody's putting a gun to your head' (no one is forcing you). Informal, can be serious or humorous depending on context. Avoid in sensitive conversations about self-harm.
جمل نموذجية
No one is putting a gun to your head; you can say no if you want.
basic
You don't have to agree—it's not like someone is putting a gun to your head.
basic
She felt like someone was putting a gun to her head to finish the work fast.
basic
I didn’t want to eat the cake, but it's not like they put a gun to my head.
natural
He only took that job because his parents basically put a gun to his head.
natural
Honestly, nobody's putting a gun to your head—you can always quit if you’re unhappy.
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