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gun for

British  

verb

  1. to search for in order to reprimand, punish, or kill

  2. to try earnestly for

    he was gunning for promotion
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gun for Idioms  

  1. Pursue relentlessly so as to overcome or destroy. For example, He was sure they were gunning for him and asked for police protection , or The senator felt that the reporters were gunning for him with that article about his brother . [ Slang ; late 1800s]

  2. Go after in earnest, try hard to obtain. For example, He's been gunning for a raise all year . [ Slang ; mid-1900s]

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