Meaning of go at it | Babel Free
/ˌɡoʊ ˈæt ɪt/Definitions
- As go at + it; spoken emphasis typically on 'go'.
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As go + at it; spoken emphasis typically on 'at'. informal
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To engage in some activity, especially vigorously or enthusiastically. informal
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To fight. intransitive, slang
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To have sex. euphemistic, intransitive, slang
Examples
“I can't figure out this problem. I've been going at it [going at the problem] for hours now.”
“We were all going at it like crazy, trying to get the job finished before the deadline.”
“Joe accidentally spilled his drink on Eric, Eric got up and insulted his mother, and before you know it, they were going at it.”
“I walked into my dorm room and caught my roommate and his girlfriend going at it.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.