GO AT Definition & Meaning

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go at

verb

to make an energetic attempt at (something)
to attack vehemently

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Idioms and Phrases

Attack, especially with energy; also, proceed vigorously. For example, The dog went at the postman's legs , or Tom went at the woodpile, chopping away . This idiom is sometimes put as go at it , as in When the audience had settled down, the lecturer went at it with renewed vigor . [First half of 1800s]

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We know how nervy Manchester City have been this season, and Leicester caused them problems when they had a go at them at the King Power Stadium at the end of last year.

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The signing of South African paceman Dane Paterson makes up for the departure of Ethan Bamber as Middlesex look to go at least one better than last year's third place and it will interesting to see what impact spinner Zafar Gohar will have at Lord's after moving from Gloucestershire.

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But what many, including government officials and ministers, ask themselves is – what is there to lose by letting the company have a go at restructuring and potentially redeeming itself over the next few years?

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The majority tend to come late in matches, as Hurzeler shuffles his attacking wingers to have another go at a full-back if his first choice has not been successful or is tiring.

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