Be going great guns
verb phrase
To make progress with something quickly and energetically.
Though he had only just started learning the language, he was going great guns.
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- be going great guns
- going great guns with something
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verb phrase
To be very energetic or productive.
Our sales team has been going great guns recently.
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- be going great guns
- going great guns in something
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verb phrase
To function or perform at a high level of capacity.
The economy is going great guns.
Often appears as...
- be going great guns
- going great guns with something
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To make progress with something quickly and energetically.
Though he had only just started learning the language, he was going great guns.
Often appears as...
- be going great guns
- going great guns with something
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To be very energetic or productive.
Our sales team has been going great guns recently.
Often appears as...
- be going great guns
- going great guns in something
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To function or perform at a high level of capacity.
The economy is going great guns.
Often appears as...
- be going great guns
- going great guns with something
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Progress
Used when someone is advancing swiftly in learning or doing something impressive.
She's been playing the piano for only a year but she's going great guns.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Energy
Implies a lot of energy and enthusiasm while making progress.
He's gone from an intern to a manager in no time; he's really going great guns!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Tone
This phrase is informal and best used in casual or conversational settings.
Your gardening skills are going great guns; your backyard looks amazing!
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Progress
Used when someone is advancing swiftly in learning or doing something impressive.
She's been playing the piano for only a year but she's going great guns.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Energy
Implies a lot of energy and enthusiasm while making progress.
He's gone from an intern to a manager in no time; he's really going great guns!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Tone
This phrase is informal and best used in casual or conversational settings.
Your gardening skills are going great guns; your backyard looks amazing!
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Progress
Used when someone is advancing swiftly in learning or doing something impressive.
She's been playing the piano for only a year but she's going great guns.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Energy
Implies a lot of energy and enthusiasm while making progress.
He's gone from an intern to a manager in no time; he's really going great guns!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Tone
This phrase is informal and best used in casual or conversational settings.
Your gardening skills are going great guns; your backyard looks amazing!
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