at it

Idioms  

1. Vigorously pursuing an activity, especially a fight, but also sex or some other activity. For example, Whenever they play bridge they really go at it (fight), or The new job keeps Tom at it day and night (works hard), or In the spring the dogs are always at it (sex). Shakespeare used this seemingly modern idiom for “fighting” in Troilus and Cressida (5:3): “They are at it, hark!” [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

"I cried for them. I actually had to delete the post because I just couldn't look at it anymore."

From BBC

“I’ve been watching Lily while her mom is at work, and I think I’m pretty good at it. And Lily says you used to babysit her, too. I sort of need the money because…” I think of the mysterious postcard hidden in the stack of mail, “…well, it’s a long story. But it could be fun. Except I don’t know anything about this area. So I was thinking you might want to help. Maybe. If you want.”

From Literature

Bronden unrolled the parchment and stared at it for a moment, her breath making little puffs of mist in the cold morning air.

From Literature

He glanced down at it, and the stab of shock he received was immediately followed by a rush of relief and joy.

From Literature

The people stared at it as it went from hand to hand/unchanging.

From Literature

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