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Definition of “go at”

go at

Definitions

verb

  1. to make an energetic attempt at (something)
  2. to attack vehemently

Example Sentences Including 'go at'

Channel 4 does occasionally have a go at the real thing, however.
Spiked (2004)
During the early years of the war enemy squadrons seemed to come and go at will.
French, David The British way in Warfare - 1688-2000
From the lack of smell, I think she has been embalmed and then a very good craftsman has had a go at her.
Fidelis Morgan THE RIVAL QUEENS: A Countess Ashby de la Zouche Mystery (2002)
I would take odds that by or at dawn someone is going to have a go at us.
Maclean, Alistair San Andreas
Meanwhile, in India, it could be that Hindu nationalists are getting set to have another go at Valentine's day.
New Zealand Herald (2004)
The contractions continued to come and go at twenty-minute intervals.
Martin, Joy The Image of Laura
The majority of the 600 employees to go at the plant yesterday accepted the V50 handset said to be worth £200.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
Why not let everyone go at a predetermined age, avoiding unpleasantness of all sorts.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Wigan, with their chairman's money, will have a go at making the first division play-offs next season.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)

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