Meaning of go at it | Babel Free

Definitions

1. As go at + it; spoken emphasis typically on 'go'.
2. As go + at it; spoken emphasis typically on 'at'.
   informal
3. To engage in some activity, especially vigorously or enthusiastically.
   informal
4. To fight.
   intransitive, slang
5. 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.”

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