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George

What, you're pulling a gun on me? I'm not afraid of you.

— The Ref · 1994

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker meets a threat with brash defiance, sounding more indignant than scared. There's a comic edge in the 'what, you're pulling a gun?' reaction, as though the weapon is a rude surprise rather than a danger. Bravado, whether real or put on, drives the line.

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