Meaning of the word "smoking gun" in English
What does "smoking gun" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
smoking gun
US /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ ɡʌn/
UK /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ ɡʌn/
Idiom
irrefutable evidence of a crime or wrongdoing
Example:
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The security footage was the smoking gun that proved his involvement in the robbery.
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Investigators are still searching for the smoking gun in the corruption case.
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