What level is the word "smoking gun"?

"smoking gun" is a C1 (Advanced) vocabulary word.

What is a synonym for "smoking gun"?

Synonyms for "smoking gun": conclusive evidence, incriminating evidence.

The opposite of "smoking gun" is: innocence, lack of evidence.

"smoking gun" appears in: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Gossip Girl, Suits, The Wolf of Wall Street, Young Sheldon.

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irrefutable evidence of wrongdoing

Synonym: conclusive evidence, incriminating evidence Opposite: innocence, lack of evidence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

We found a smoking gun.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S5E15

But this is the smoking gun I've been waiting for.
— Gossip Girl S2E17

Now I could tell you that I've got the canceled checks or the wire transfer or whatever smoking gun that exists--I don't.
— Suits S1E1

Then, while they were looking for a smoking gun in that room...
— The Wolf of Wall Street

Not quite a smoking gun, but at least we know the perp drove a truck.
— Young Sheldon S6E20

This word appears in 5 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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