OK Corral

English

Proper noun

OK Corral

1. A saloon in Tombstone, Arizona, United States which was the site of a brief but bloody and legendary shootout in October 1881.
2. (by extension) Any place where a major confrontation, particularly involving guns, takes place. Often used in conjunction with the words showdown or shootout.

References

• Trouble in town 'a bit of an OK Corral'
• Three Plymouth State Representatives sponsor 'Stand Your Ground' bill
• ACLU Says Prosecution of Tombstone Street Performer “Johnny Bones” is Malicious, Unconstitutional