Kahulugan at Ibig Sabihin ng "smoking gun"

Smoking gun

PANGNGALAN

piraso ng ebidensya, patunay ng pagkakasala

a piece of evidence that is used to prove someone's crimes or wrong deeds

Idiom

What is the origin of the idiom "smoking gun" and when to use it?

The idiom "smoking gun" has its origins in the world of detective fiction and crime investigations. It gained wider popularity and usage in the 20th century. It is used in discussions related to criminal investigations, scandals, legal proceedings, or situations where conclusive proof is presented.

Example

The detective uncovers a document that is the smoking gun, revealing the suspect's direct involvement in the conspiracy.

Ang detektib ay natuklasan ang isang dokumento na piraso ng ebidensya, patunay ng pagkakasala, na nagpapakita ng tuwirang pakikilahok ng suspek sa komprontasyon.

The journalist believes she has found the smoking gun, an email that implicates the politician in a corruption scandal.

Ang mamamahayag ay naniniwala na natagpuan niya ang piraso ng ebidensya, patunay ng pagkakasala, isang email na nag-uugnay sa politiko sa isang iskandalo ng katiwalian.