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go at (something) go at (something)To engage in or undertake something with great energy, enthusiasm, or vigor. I'd been going at the report for two days straight when my computer suddenly crashed and wiped out half my work!See also: gogo at someone or somethingto attack someone or something; to move or lunge toward someone or something. The dog went at the visitor and almost bit him. He went at the door and tried to break it down.See also: gogo atAttack, 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] See also: gogo atv.1. To undertake something or work on something, especially with enthusiasm or drive: She went at the job with a lot of energy. He went at that stain on the table with extra soap.2. To attack something, especially with energy: My cat suddenly leaped up and went at the squirrel.See also: go |