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hair trigger

The correct spelling is hair trigger.

How to pronounce hair trigger

noun

IPA: /ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪɡɝ/

Say it like: Hay-r t-rig-jer

The correct spelling is hair trigger. Any unstable situation.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any unstable situation.
  2. 2.A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied

adjective

  1. 1.Unstable, in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake
  2. 2.Easily angered, having a short temper

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