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go at it

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡoʊ ət ɪt/ · UK /ˈɡəʊ ət ɪt/

go at it means: To fight or argue angrily with each other.

verb

FIGHT OR ARGUEB2

To fight or argue angrily with each other.

  • The brothers are going at it again.
  • Two men went at it outside the bar.
  • They were going at it over who should pay the bill.

Similar words: fight, argue, quarrel

Common phrases: go at it again, go at it fiercely

ACT ENERGETICALLYB2

To do an activity with a lot of energy or enthusiasm.

  • The dancers really went at it.
  • They were going at it like crazy on the drums.
  • Give them a ball and they will go at it all afternoon.

Similar words: throw oneself into it

Common phrases: go at it enthusiastically, go at it hard

WORK ON ITB2

To work hard on a particular task or problem.

  • This puzzle is hard, but keep going at it.
  • I went at it for hours without finding an answer.
  • We will go at it again tomorrow with fresh ideas.

Similar words: work at it, tackle it

Common phrases: go at it again, go at it alone

Questions about go at it

What does go at it mean?

To fight or argue angrily with each other.

What is go at it in other languages?

Türkçe: kavga etmek · Español: pelearse · Français: se battre · Deutsch: sich streiten · Italiano: litigare · 日本語: けんかする

How do you pronounce go at it?

In American English /ˈɡoʊ ət ɪt/; in British English /ˈɡəʊ ət ɪt/.

How do you use go at it in a sentence?

The brothers are going at it again. Two men went at it outside the bar.

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