go at

British  

verb

1. to make an energetic attempt at (something)

2. to attack vehemently

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go at Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

Recently I decided to have a go at building some apps.

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"There have been times when there have been confrontations. I remember one at Everton where the guy tried having a go at me - he would hand you 20 of the same card, and you would either not sign them all or your signature would become less enthusiastic as it went on because you knew he was going to sell them on."

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To have a go at spotting the lights, look to the north for a faint glow at first and, if you can't see the colours, try through a camera lens or on your phone.

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He'd have a go at players, rightly or wrongly.

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I remember him having a go at Fletch which felt a bit unfair because Roy did the exact opposite to what he asked to do.

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