guns blazing
With much force or bravado.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He entered the meeting with guns blazing to demand a raise.”
“She started her new job with guns blazing, immediately proposing several major changes to the team's workflow.”
“The lawyer entered the courtroom with guns blazing, determined to challenge every piece of evidence the prosecution had presented against his client.”
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big gun
A person, group, thing, or course of action that is powerful, influential, or particularly effective.
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eat one's gun
To commit suicide, especially by use of a firearm discharged into the victim's mouth.
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fire the starting gun
To launch or trigger an event or situation.
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give it the gun
To cause a specific vehicle to accelerate; to open the throttle of an engine.
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go great guns
To perform particularly well; to be particularly successful.
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gun jumping
An act or instance of jumping the gun.
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hired gun
A person who is employed to advance the interests of their employer, especially in a vigorous manner using such methods as political lobbying, legal advocacy, or persuasion.
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jump the gun
To act or begin too soon or without due caution.
Last updated August 10, 2026