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Smoking gun
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niezbity dowód, smoking gun
a piece of evidence that is used to prove someone's crimes or wrong deeds
IdiomWhat 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.
Detektyw odkrywa dokument, który jest niezbitym dowodem, smoking gun, ujawniającym bezpośrednie zaangażowanie podejrzanego w spisek.
The journalist believes she has found the smoking gun, an email that implicates the politician in a corruption scandal.
Dziennikarka uważa, że znalazła niezbity dowód, smoking gun, e-mail, który kompromituje polityka w sprawie skandalu korupcyjnego.
