In one go Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɡoʊ
in WUN GOH
ˈɪn/ /wˈɒn/ /ɡˈəʊ
in WON GOH
Definition
To do something completely, without stopping or breaking it into parts, all at one time.
Usage & Nuances
Used for actions completed without breaks—often with eating, drinking, reading, chores. Slightly informal, common in speech. Similar to 'all at once', but focuses more on a single attempt or effort. Not used for things that are naturally gradual.
Spanish: de una vezPortuguese (BR): de uma vez só - de uma vezPortuguese (PT): de uma vez só - de uma vezChinese (Simplified): 一次性Chinese (Traditional): 一次性Hindi: एक बार मेंArabic: دفعة واحدةBengali: একবারে - এক দফায়Russian: за один разJapanese: 一度に - 一気にVietnamese: một lần - một hơiKorean: 한 번에 - 한꺼번에Turkish: tek seferde - bir defadaUrdu: ایک ہی بار میںIndonesian: sekali jalan - sekaligus
Example Sentences
He finished his homework in one go.
basic
She drank the water in one go.
basic
Can you eat all that in one go?
basic
I read the whole book in one go because it was so interesting.
natural
Don’t try to do all the cleaning in one go—you’ll get tired.
natural
Wow, you finished that pizza in one go!
natural