have a gun to (one's) head

have a gun to (one's) head

To force or pressure one (to do something). Kristina, you don't have to move if you don't want to—no one has a gun to your head.
See also: gun, have, head
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a ˈgun to your head

(informal) be forced to do something that you do not want to do: ‘Why did he go back to his wife?’ ‘Because he had a gun to his head. She said she would never let him see the children again.’
See also: gun, have, head
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • (someone's) secret is safe with (one)
  • all in (one's) head
  • don't get me wrong
  • don't beat a dead horse
  • come Monday
  • come it
  • come it (with one)
  • Don’t have a cow!
  • (I) won't tell a soul