Topic
I am looking for an extended metaphor like ''insufficient funds'' or ''cashing the check''. But it has to do with guns or gun violence.
What is a good metaphor that has to do with guns
A good old standby is ''Busted a Cap''. Comes from the days of cap and ball guns, firing the gun would cause the cap to come apart.
Usage: I have busted a cap on a few in my day, but they all had it coming.
Yet another is he developed a bad case of lead poisoning.
What is a good metaphor that has to do with guns
Cashed in his chips if not making fun of people.
Bite the bullet.
Bit the dust.
Slapped leather. Bought the farm. Cold cocked[knocked over head with gun barrel] Perforated. Riddled with lead. Paid the Ferry Man.