be gunning for

1. To pursue something or someone aggressively. Even since I got that promotion, Mike has been gunning for me. I know Emily is gunning for that job, but it sounds like she has a lot of competition.

2. To support someone or something. Sally is my friend, so of course I'm gunning for her in the election.

be gunning for somebody

1. (informal) to try to harm or defeat someone The coach has been gunning for me from the day I joined the team.

2. (informal) to support someone Which side will you be gunning for in the elections?

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Bernie	BUR-nee	English
Bernardine	ber-nar-DEEN	French (Rare)
AdriÁN	ahd-RYAHN (Spanish), AWD-ree-ahn (Hungarian)	Spanish, Hungarian
Nonna	-	Russian
Jonie	-	English
Yefrem	-	Russian