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Like gangbusters

prep_phrase, slang

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  1. 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.""

Etymology

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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