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

Bonus points if you manage to go at night.

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I don't think having a go at these fans for lack of atmosphere is a great idea.

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“I don’t mind them having a go at us. Like that’s to be expected. I mean, that’s what an away Ryder Cup is,” McIlroy said.

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In an interview, Mailman said the purpose is to push schools to lead “in things that are not hard decisions, but they are hard to go at it alone,” such as steadying tuition rises.

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