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UKwith all / both guns blazing
/wɪð ˈɔːl bˈəʊθ ɡˈʌnz blˈeɪzɪŋ/
/wɪð ˈɔːl bˈoʊθ ɡˈʌnz blˈeɪzɪŋ/with all / both guns blazing
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What is the origin of the idiom "with guns blazing" and when to use it?
The origin of the phrase "with guns blazing" can be traced back to the American Old West, particularly the depiction of gunfights in Western movies, literature, and folklore, and it has since evolved to represent a bold and forceful approach in various contexts. It is used metaphorically in business or professional settings to describe a person or organization launching into a project or initiative with great enthusiasm and determination.
Examples
1. I'm coming at you with both guns blazing.
2. They stepped out from behind the building with guns blazing.
3. Adam came in with all guns blazing, just as he had at the hospital.
4. So once they know that you're no longer for them, then they're going to go after you with guns blazing, you're going to become public enemy number one.
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