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go great guns
do something very fast or very hard, successfully The workers were going great guns fixing the building when I saw them this morning.
going great guns
working very well, going strong We were going great guns till our goalie got hurt. Then they scored.
great guns
(See going great guns)
life is not all guns and roses
life is not all war and love, life is not like the movies, come down to earth After World War II, some people had to learn that life is not all guns and roses.
stick to one's guns
defend an action or opinion despite an unfavorable reaction We stuck to our guns during the meeting and asked for more time to consider the proposal.
stick to your guns
not change your belief, be firm If you testify in court, stick to your guns. Tell the same story.
bring in the big guns|big guns|bring|bring out the
v. phr. To make use of a concealed plan in order to defeat an opponent in an argument or in a game, debate, or competition.
The new computer software company decided to bring out the big guns to get ahead of the competition.
great guns|great|gun|guns
adv. phr.,
informal 1. Very fast or very hard.
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Usually used in the phrases "blow great guns", "go great guns".
The wind was blowing great guns, and big waves beat the shore. The men were going great guns to finish the job. Compare: FAST AND FURIOUS. 2. Very well; successfully.
Smith's new store opened last week and it's going great guns.
stick to one's guns|gun|guns|stand by one's guns|s
v. phr. To hold to an aim or an opinion even though people try to stop you or say you are wrong.
People laughed at Columbus when he said the world was round. He stuck to his guns and proved he was right. At first the boss would not give Jane the raise in pay she wanted, but she stood by her guns and he gave it to her. Compare: STAND ONE'S GROUND.