Idioms „Gun Culture”
Idiomy związane z bronią, strzelaniem i amunicją należą do najczęściej spotykanych wyrażeń w języku angielskim. Pojawiają się w mediach, biznesie, polityce, filmach oraz na egzaminach FCE, CAE, CPE i IELTS. Poznaj najważniejsze gun idioms, aby lepiej rozumieć autentyczny angielski i wzbogacić swoje słownictwo na poziomie B2–C2.
„(to) Bite the Bullet”
Meaning: Accept you have to do something difficult or unpleasant. (You seem to have no choice)
- After weeks of flirting, Jim bit the bullet and asked Julie if she’d like to go for a drink.
- After procrastinating for months, I’ve decided to bite the bullet and hand in my resignation.
„Jump the Gun”
Meaning: To act too early. Make a wrong assumption.
- As share prices started to fall, Tom sold all his shares. However, prices almost immediately recovered. Tom had clearly jumped the gun.
- You might think your wife is cheating on you, but don’t jump the gun. There might be an innocent explanation.
„A Shotgun Wedding”
Meaning: When two people get married because a baby is 'on the way’.
- When Sue told Tom she was pregnant, they both knew there would have to be a shotgun wedding.
- My favourite Jimmy C song is „Shotgun Wedding„.
„(to) Stick to Your Guns„
Meaning: To refuse to change your opinion or position.
- Don’t give in to the boss. Stick to your guns!
- You should stick to your guns if you believe you’re right.
„Sun’s Out, Guns Out”
Meaning: „Guns” is slang for a man’s biceps. So, when the weather is nice („the sun is out”), these men wear clothes that show their muscles.
- I’ve been going to the gym, so, on a hot day, „Sun’s out, guns out!”
„A Loose Cannon„
Meaning: Someone who is (dangerously) unpredictable.
- James is a good salesman, but he’s a loose cannon and the boss doesn’t trust him to behave.
„Call the Shots„
Meaning: Be the person who makes the decisions
- Officially, Tim is the boss, but no-one really listens to him. It’s Sue who calls the shots.
- In my house, my mum calls the shots. My dad just does what he’s told.
„Shoot Yourself in the Foot„
Meaning: Hurt or damage yourself because of your own bad decisions.
- By leaving your job, you’ve shot yourself in the foot. How are you going to pay your bills?
„Shoot from the Hip„
Meaning: Speak directly, instinctively. To speak your mind.
- My wife always shoots from the hip. This can sometimes offend people…
„A Straight Shooter„
Meaning: Someone who always tells the truth. Someone you can trust.
- If you ask the boss about your future here, he’ll give you a clear answer. He’s a straight shooter.
