go at

verb

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

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]

Example Sentences

Try last week's quiz or have a go at something from the archives.

From BBC

“I know we’re going to go at one point or another, but I think he left us a little too early.”

From Los Angeles Times

Selena Gomez joins Coldplay for a surprise performance of their 2021 collaboration ‘Let Somebody Go’ at the British group’s Rose Bowl show Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

So I said to Rom, “Come on, have a quick go at this.”

From Los Angeles Times

But, furthermore, their success reinforces their belief that their style of play, where they aim for high levels of possession and look to dominate the ball and really go at the opposition, is working.

From BBC

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