Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-gangbusters

idiom
/ˈɡoʊ ˈɡæŋˌbʌstərz/
Definition
To become extremely successful or to achieve rapid and impressive results.
Examples
  • Our new marketing campaign is really going gangbusters with sales skyrocketing.
  • After the merger, the company went gangbusters and captured a larger market share.
Meaning
The term ‘go-gangbusters’ implies that something is happening in a very effective, energetic, and enthusiastic manner, often leading to quick progress or success.
Synonyms
  • thrive
  • flourish
  • take off
  • boom