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gun for

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡʌn fɚ/ · UK /ˈɡʌn fə/

gun for means: To work hard to achieve or win something.

verb

PURSUE A GOALB2

To work hard to achieve or win something.

  • She is gunning for a promotion.
  • The team was gunning for its third championship.
  • Are you gunning for the top prize?

How to use it: gun for something (Both teams are gunning for the title.)

Similar words: aim for, go for, pursue

Common phrases: gun for something, gun for victory, gun for promotion

TARGET SOMEONEC1

To try hard to make someone fail, lose their position, or suffer.

  • He has been gunning for his boss.
  • After the scandal, several colleagues were gunning for her.
  • Why are they gunning for the new manager?

How to use it: gun for someone (Her rivals are gunning for her.)

Similar words: target, go after

Common phrases: gun for someone, gun for the boss

Questions about gun for

What does gun for mean?

To work hard to achieve or win something.

What is gun for in other languages?

Türkçe: hedeflemek · Español: aspirar a · Français: viser · Deutsch: anstreben · Italiano: puntare a · 日本語: 狙う

How do you pronounce gun for?

In American English /ˈɡʌn fɚ/; in British English /ˈɡʌn fə/.

How do you use gun for in a sentence?

She is gunning for a promotion. The team was gunning for its third championship.

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