Go at it Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
GOH-AT-it
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈɪt
gOH-AT-it
Definition
To begin something with a lot of energy or enthusiasm, or to fight or argue intensely with someone.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression; can refer to both physical fights ('The kids went at it') and energetic effort ('Let's go at it!'). Sometimes used as a euphemism for sex, but context usually clarifies. Often followed by 'like' ('go at it like...'). Not used for routine actions.
Spanish: luchar - pelear - ponerse a ello (con energía)Portuguese (BR): cair de cabeça (em algo) - lutar - brigarPortuguese (PT): atacar-se - esforçar-se - lutarChinese (Simplified): 激烈争吵 - 开始做某事（积极地）Chinese (Traditional): 激烈爭吵 - 開始做某事（積極地）Hindi: जुट जाना - भिड़ जानाArabic: يندفع بقوة - يتشاجر - يبدأ بنشاطBengali: জোরে শুরু করা - ঝগড়া করাRussian: взяться с энтузиазмом - сцепиться (в споре/драке)Japanese: 激しく取りかかる - 激しく言い争うVietnamese: lao vào (nhiệt huyết) - cãi nhau dữ dộiKorean: 달려들다 - 격렬하게 싸우다Turkish: canla başla girişmek - kıyasıya kavga etmekUrdu: جان توڑ کوشش کرنا - شدت سے لڑناIndonesian: mengerjakannya dengan semangat - bertengkar hebat
Example Sentences
The two boys started to go at it in the playground.
basic
The team will go at it until the project is finished.
basic
Whenever they argue, they really go at it.
basic
Wow, those chess players are really going at it tonight.
natural
"We're out of time—let's just go at it and see how far we get!"
natural
When the debate started, the candidates really went at it.
natural