Go great guns Meaning in English
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Definition
To perform extremely well or be very successful, especially unexpectedly or in a business or activity. Often used to describe rapid progress or high achievement.
Usage & Nuances
Informal British/Australian idiom, rarely literal; mainly used for businesses, projects, or teams doing very well. Often appears as 'business is going great guns' or 'they're going great guns.' Not used for people directly ('he is going great guns' = his work is very successful).
Example Sentences
The restaurant has been going great guns since it opened.
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Their new app is going great guns in the market.
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Our team is going great guns this season.
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Sales are going great guns—much better than we hoped for!
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They started small but soon were going great guns with international orders coming in.
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Don’t worry about the project—it’s going great guns so far.
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