go great guns
The idiom "go great guns" originates from a British nautical phrase and signifies doing something with remarkable energy or success.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To perform extremely well or achieve great success.
Example
- The team is going great guns this season, winning every match.
- After a slow start, the project is now going great guns.
B2General
(informal)To move or progress very quickly and energetically.
Example
- They were going great guns to finish the work before the deadline.
- The company is going great guns with its new marketing campaign.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go great guns":
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