Phrasal verbs with 'GUN'
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— phrasal verb with gun verb [T ] C1 -nn- • synonyms: pursue, aim for, go after • gun for something; gun for promotion/revenge/victory; be gunning for someone’s job/title; gun for top spot • freq in AmE: 5/10
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(TRY TO WIN) to strongly pursue or try to achieve something, especially in a competitive or determined way; often implies ambition, rivalry, or strategic effort
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collocation with gun for something phrasal verb [T ] C1 -nn- • synonyms: aim for a record, chase a record, go after a record • gun for a record; gun for a world record/personal best; gun for record-breaking performance/speed/score • freq in AmE: 5/10
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to actively and determinedly attempt to break or set a record, especially in competitive contexts such as sports, business, or media; implies strategic effort and high ambition
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