Great Guns, Going 💥
“Great guns, going” - Proceeding vigorously with absolute gusto! This expression originates from British naval slang of the late 18th century—because when the wind blows like a crazed banshee and war cannons boom, anything but full-throttle action is unimaginable. Talk about blitzing forward with all engines roaring!
From being a descriptor of epic turbulent seas to shouting with astonishment like “By George!” or “Great Scott!” in 19th-century America, “going great guns” fired its way into the energetic jargon of today!
Synonyms:
- Full Steam Ahead 🛳️
- Fired Up 😤
- High-Octane 🌪️
- Pedal to the Metal 🚗💨
Antonyms:
- Dragging Feet 🐢
- Slowing to a Crawl 🐌
- Taking it Easy 🌿
Humor-Filled Quote:
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could get knocked over by someone going great guns.” - An Imaginary but Wise Sage
Similar Terms & Proverbs:
- “Like a Bat Out of Hell” 🦇: Indeed, this suggests someone is turbo-boosting their way out of something!
- “On Fire” 🔥: No pyrotechnics required—just sheer enthusiasm!
- “Breaking All Speed Records” 🏎️: As if you’ve suddenly transformed into a race car driver.
- “Hitting the Ground Running” 🏃💨: Perfectly apt for those who start with a bang!
Literature, Songs, & Movies:
- The Fast and The Furious series 🎬: The epitome of everything moving at blistering speed!
- “Under Pressure” by Queen & David Bowie 🎶: Because who wouldn’t feel the boiling energy?!
- Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne 📚: A demonstration of ‘going great guns’ in the literal sense.
- “Titanic: Voyage into Destiny”: Not the movie, but an imaginary exhausting tale of people proceeding mightily in an epic disaster.
Inspirational Thought: “Don’t just navigate life’s calm waters—or its stormy seas—by drifting. Grab the helm and go great guns towards your dreams! 🚀🌟”
- L. W. Lexicon
