Definition of great gun in English:

great gun

noun ˈɡreɪt ˌɡʌn

1A firearm or gun of such size that it needs to be mounted for firing; a piece of heavy ordnance. Now historical.
2Figurative and in figurative contexts. A powerful or impressive person; a distinguished or eminent person.
3"great guns!": used as an exclamation expressing surprise or disbelief.

Phrases

to go great guns

Informal (originally Horse Racing) : to make rapid progress, have a run of success.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340–1400), poet and administrator. From great + gun.

Definition of great gun in US English:

great gun

nounˈɡreɪt ˌɡʌn

1A firearm or gun of such size that it needs to be mounted for firing; a piece of heavy ordnance. Now historical.
2Figurative and in figurative contexts. A powerful or impressive person; a distinguished or eminent person.
3"great guns!": used as an exclamation expressing surprise or disbelief.

Phrases

to go great guns

Informal (originally Horse Racing) : to make rapid progress, have a run of success.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340–1400), poet and administrator. From great + gun.

词汇	great gun
释义	Definition of great gun in English: great gun noun ˈɡreɪt ˌɡʌn 1A firearm or gun of such size that it needs to be mounted for firing; a piece of heavy ordnance. Now historical. 2Figurative and in figurative contexts. A powerful or impressive person; a distinguished or eminent person. 3"great guns!": used as an exclamation expressing surprise or disbelief. Phrases to go great guns Informal (originally Horse Racing) : to make rapid progress, have a run of success. Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340–1400), poet and administrator. From great + gun. noun.1 phr. Definition of great gun in US English: great gun nounˈɡreɪt ˌɡʌn 1A firearm or gun of such size that it needs to be mounted for firing; a piece of heavy ordnance. Now historical. 2Figurative and in figurative contexts. A powerful or impressive person; a distinguished or eminent person. 3"great guns!": used as an exclamation expressing surprise or disbelief. Phrases to go great guns Informal (originally Horse Racing) : to make rapid progress, have a run of success. Origin Late Middle English; earliest use found in Geoffrey Chaucer (c1340–1400), poet and administrator. From great + gun. noun.1 phr.
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