pegarse un tiro

shoot oneself

→ pegar
phrase Uncommon #20,280
shoot oneself Colloquial phrase for killing oneself with a gun; can also be used hyperbolically. It is informal and quite strong, so use with care.
SP: La expresión "pegarse un tiro" se usa a veces en sentido figurado.
EN: The expression "pegarse un tiro" is sometimes used figuratively.