itchy trigger finger
The phrase "itchy trigger finger" is often used both literally and metaphorically to describe impulsive or hasty actions, typically in contexts requiring restraint.
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Definition
B2Military and Law Enforcement
(literal, informal)A readiness to fire a weapon without sufficient cause.
Example
- The officer's itchy trigger finger made the situation more dangerous.
B2General
(idiomatic, informal)A tendency to act quickly and impulsively without careful thought.
Example
- He has an itchy trigger finger when it comes to making decisions, often rushing without considering the consequences.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "itchy trigger finger":
trigger fingeritchy feetfat fingerlong fingerscratch an itch