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In reference to the measuring needle looking as though it is pinned in place.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
pin the meter
Today it means: To cause a meter to register its highest possible value. Full definition →
Today it means: To cause a meter to register its highest possible value. Full definition →
In reference to the measuring needle looking as though it is pinned in place.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.