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

Defender Conor Bradley explained that O'Neill "had a little bit of a go" at the team during the interval.

From BBC

They all had a go at driving it.

From BBC

"If he gets it and scores, it's great, but I was thinking if he misses that's the difference in being an absolute success story and... all of sudden you get everyone, not everyone, but online people having a go at him," the former Manchester United striker added.

From BBC

British number one Jack Draper says he feels "ready to go" at the US Open despite still feeling the effects of a painful arm injury.

From BBC

“This breaks that barrier, and folks know they can go at any time and be together. I think, right now, people need each other more than anything.”

From Los Angeles Times

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