The soldiers were 'pinned' down by enemy fire. [=the soldiers were unable to move because they were being shot at by the enemy]
She's always 'dropping names'. [=saying the names of famous people she knows to try to impress others]
Reporters tried to 'pin' him 'down' on the specific changes he wants to make to the tax laws.
(..) -From Ross. Oh, my God! He remembered! -Remembered what? -It was months ago. We walked by this antique store. I saw this pin. I told him it was like one my grandma had when I was little. I can't believe he remembered! Well, sure, but can you play it on a plane? (..)1995 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Rachel Finds Out Season: 1 Episode 24