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.
(..) with a bandaged hand? What is it? He struts in front of the house. Damn it! A friend of mine. One bullet in front of the firing pin is empty, the other are full. Did you see him following you? No, that's what I'm worrying about. Don't move! Don't be stupid Choucas! (..)1981 To Kill a Cop