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young gun

British

noun

an up-and-coming young man, esp one considered as being assertive and confident

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If you are looking for a young gun to take the game by storm, David Ford could be your man.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

That still leaves a chasm at the top with young gun Sam Konstas and the more experienced Matt Renshaw seen as leading the race.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

In the early 1950s, a cohort of ambitious young gun capitalists in the United States saw opportunity in Europe’s war trash.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2023

It does propose measured provisions making it harder for some young gun buyers, or people considered threatening, to have weapons.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2022

Fangio sounds like the tough-talking team player Elway needs in dealing with his young gun.

From Reuters • Jul. 19, 2019

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