like gangbusters

介词短语

英文释义

介词短语
  1. Vigorously, rapidly, zealously, or forcibly; in a manner which has considerable impact. colloquial
    — "Put an actress in knock-out clothes and she'll come through like gangbusters."

词源

From the American true crime radio drama Gang Busters (1936–1957), which opened abruptly with loud sound effects of police sirens, machine guns, etc.
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