gun for
The phrase "gun for" is often used to describe an intense, determined pursuit, whether for a goal or against someone.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To aggressively pursue a goal or objective.
Example
- She's gunning for a promotion, so she's working extra hard.
B2General
(informal)To seek to harm or criticize someone with determination.
Example
- They were gunning for him, so he had to be careful.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gun for":
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