idiom
smoking gun
SMOH-king GUN
ˈsmoʊkɪŋ ɡʌnListen
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Syllable breakdown
smokinggun
Dictionary meaning
Conclusive evidence that proves something beyond doubt.
Examples
- The leaked memo was the smoking gun that confirmed the cover-up.
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