Example sentences for: gung-ho

How can you use “gung-ho” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Gung-ho , which once had a positive connotation, is now used derisively among servicemen to describe `individuals or organizations in a state of active and zealous military enthusiasm,' and usually modifies other words such as “sonofabitch,” etc.

  • The British papers continue to be generally more gung-ho than those on the Continent.

  • The LAT describes the deal as the first step of a full-on merger, but the NYT points out that a) it's not really a merger, because the plans are just too vague and b) the Belarussians are considerably more gung-ho about it than their Russian counterparts.

  • Italian comment also continued to link President Clinton's gung-ho policy toward Iraq with his Monica Lewsinky problem.

  • Examples of this type of linguistic osmosis as GI , poop , honcho , gook , and gung-ho , all of which are now understood by a substantial number of Americans who have never been in the military service.


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