"guns blazing" meaning in English

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Adverb

Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} guns blazing (not comparable)
  1. (idiomatic) With much force or bravado. Tags: idiomatic, not-comparable Related terms: shoot first and ask questions later Translations (Translations): tous flingues dehors (French), con la escopeta cargada (Spanish)
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