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Like gangbusters Meaning in English

expression

ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈɡæŋˌbəstɝz
LYKE GANG-buhs-terz
lˈaɪk/ /ɡˈæŋbʌstəz
LYKE gang-BUS-tuhz

释义

Very quickly, forcefully, or successfully. When something happens "like gangbusters," it happens with a lot of energy and noticeable impact.

用法与细微差别

Informal and energetic, usually for describing impressive speed or big success. Common in American English, often after action verbs ('came on like gangbusters', 'selling like gangbusters'). Not literal—does not relate to criminal gangs.

例句

The new store opened like gangbusters.

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Sales are going like gangbusters this month.

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The campaign took off like gangbusters.

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Our product launch went like gangbusters—we sold out in a week!

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The new band started playing like gangbusters at their first gig.

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After a slow start, the project suddenly moved like gangbusters.

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