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gunning for

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gunning for something

trying to achieve something Students gunning for admission to one of the top colleges often believe their test scores are the most important thing.

See also: gun

gunning for somebody

trying to hurt or defeat someone Now that we're the champions, everybody's going to be gunning for us.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of gunning for someone (to try to find someone so you can shoot them)

See also: gun