Here goes Meaning in English
expression
ˈhiɹ/ /ˈɡoʊz
HEER GOHZ
hˈiə/ /ɡˈəʊz
HEE-uh GOHZ
Definition
Used when you are about to start something, especially if you are a bit nervous or don’t know what will happen.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; often said aloud before taking action, like starting a speech, trying something new, or doing something challenging. Can be used just for yourself or to a group: 'here goes nothing' is a common variant expressing uncertainty.
Spanish: allá voy - allá vamosPortuguese (BR): lá vai - lá vou euPortuguese (PT): aí vai - aí vou euChinese (Simplified): 来吧 - 那就开始吧Chinese (Traditional): 來吧 - 那就開始吧Hindi: लो शुरू करते हैं - चलो शुरू करेंArabic: ها أنا ذا - هيا بناBengali: লাগেন - শুরু করলাম - দেখা যাকRussian: поехали - начнём - попробуемJapanese: いくぞ - やってみる - よし、始めるVietnamese: bắt đầu nhé - thử nhéKorean: 간다 - 시작한다 - 해보자Turkish: başlıyorum - hadi bakalım - deniyorumUrdu: شروع کرتا ہوں - چلیں - آزما لیتا ہوںIndonesian: mulai ya - ayo coba - bismillah
Example Sentences
Here goes! I will try the spicy food now.
basic
Here goes—I'm going to jump into the pool.
basic
Okay, here goes: two plus two is four.
basic
Here goes nothing! Wish me luck on my job interview.
natural
Nervous, but here goes—I'm going to ask her out.
natural
Everyone's watching. Here goes, I'll start the presentation.
natural