English Language Tests, Intermediate level
ESL/EFL Test #853 [color=blue]“‘Guns Etc:’ Common Usages (2)”, question 6
Chris is really passionate and he came out with his guns … at the board meeting last week. He argued with everyone at the meeting.
(a) cracking
(b) flying
(c) shooting
(d) blazing
English Language Tests, Intermediate level
ESL/EFL Test #853 [color=blue]“‘Guns Etc:’ Common Usages (2)”, answer 6
Chris is really passionate and he came out with his guns blazing at the board meeting last week. He argued with everyone at the meeting.
Correct answer: (d) blazing
Your answer was: [color=red]incorrect
Chris is really passionate and he came out with his guns shooting at the board meeting last week. He argued with everyone at the meeting.
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Hello,
“to come out with guns blazing” is an idiomatic expression, isn`t it? I guess it means be ready to argue with a passion. Am I right.
Many thanks,