with guns blazing

with (one's) guns blazing

Forcefully and with all of one's energy and a strong sense of urgency or purpose, especially when directed at an argument or problem that has angered or frustrated one. The senator started the press conference with guns blazing, forcefully denying the accusations and painting his accusers as pathological liars. The home team fell behind by a large margin in the first half, but you can expect them to come out with their guns blazing in the second half.
See also: blaze, gun
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

with (all) guns blazing

with great determination and energy, often without thought for the consequences. informal
See also: blaze, gun
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • all guns blazing
  • with (one's) guns blazing
  • with all guns blazing
  • clock
  • clock (one)
  • snap (one's) fingers
  • snap your fingers
  • go flying
  • noogie
  • bang people's heads together
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