gun for
gun
gʌn
gan
for
fɔ:r
fawr
/ɡˈʌn fɔː/

Definition & Meaning of "gun for"in English

to gun for
[phrase form: gun]
01

to actively and determinedly pursue a specific goal

to gun for definition and meaning
Examples
He 's gunning for a promotion at work and is working hard to impress his superiors.
02

to actively seek to harm or cause trouble for someone

Examples
Ever since their argument, he 's been gunning for her, spreading rumors and trying to get her in trouble at work.
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