How to Pronounce "guns blazing"
expression
ˈɡənz/ /ˈbɫeɪzɪŋ
GUNZ BLAY-zing
ɡˈʌnz/ /blˈeɪzɪŋ
gunz BLAY-zing
Definition
To act with maximum energy, force, or enthusiasm, often from the very beginning; originally refers to making a dramatic or aggressive entrance, like in an action movie.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡənz/ /ˈbɫeɪzɪŋ
British English
ɡˈʌnz/ /blˈeɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GUNZ BLAY-zing
UK
gunz BLAY-zing
Listen in Context
The team entered the final with guns blazing.
She started her new job with guns blazing.
He went into the meeting guns blazing to defend his idea.
If you want to impress them, go in there guns blazing!