Go on by Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈbaɪ
GOH-awn-BY
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /bˈaɪ
goh-ON-by
Definition
To move past a place or person without stopping; also, to continue moving forward without pausing.
Usage & Nuances
Used in informal conversation. Often describes someone or something simply passing without interaction. Can refer to time or people. Less common than 'go by,' 'come by,' or 'pass by'; usually means not stopping, ignoring, or moving past without pause.
Spanish: pasar por - seguir adelante sin detenersePortuguese (BR): passar por - seguir em frente sem pararPortuguese (PT): passar por - seguir em frente sem pararChinese (Simplified): 经过（不停留）- 继续前进Chinese (Traditional): 經過（不停留）- 繼續前進Hindi: आगे बढ़ जाना - बिना रुके निकल जानाArabic: يَمُرّ بجانب - يواصل السير دون توقفBengali: চলে যাওয়া - পাশ কাটানোRussian: проходить мимо - проезжать мимоJapanese: 通り過ぎる - 過ぎていくVietnamese: đi ngang qua - đi tiếpKorean: 지나가다 - 그냥 지나치다Turkish: yanından geçmek - durmadan geçmekUrdu: بغیر رکے گزر جاناIndonesian: melewati - berjalan terus
Example Sentences
Don't stop for me—just go on by if you're in a hurry.
natural
She just went on by without saying hello.
natural
As time goes on by, you’ll feel better.
natural
Just go on by the store if it's closed.
basic
People go on by the house every day.
basic
The train will go on by at noon.
basic