like gangbusters
Vigorously, rapidly, zealously, or forciblyVigorously, rapidly, zealously, or forcibly; in a manner which has considerable impact.
» The new phone sold like gangbusters.
Meaning
1 senses(colloquial)Vigorously, rapidly, zealously, or forcibly; in a manner which has considerable impact.
Examples
1 sentencesThe new phone sold like gangbusters.
Origin
From the American true crime radio drama Gang Busters (1936–1957), which opened abruptly wFrom 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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