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to go away

to go on

to go for

to go back on a promise

to go down with

to make a go of something

on the go

to have a go

to go without saying

10-

to go to any length

11-

to go back on one's word

to go away

Verbo

/ɡˌoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/

Chiudi

Accedi

andare via

to move from a person or place

come

Esempio

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Children often cry when their parents have to go away for work.

The stray cat wouldn't go away despite our efforts to shoo it off.

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo

Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

particella della frase

away

to go on

Verbo

/ɡoʊ ɑn/

venire avanti

to come to be or to happen

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Intransitivo

Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

particella della frase

to go for

Verbo

/ɡˈoʊ fɔːɹ/

preferire

to choose something among other things

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo

Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

particella della frase

for

to go back on a promise

Frase

/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ˌɑːn ɐ pɹˈɑːmɪs ɔːɹ dˈiːl ɔːɹ plˈɛdʒ/

N/A

Collocation

to fail to keep or fulfill a commitment or assurance made to someone

to go down with

Verbo

/ɡˌoʊ dˈaʊn wɪð/

ammalarsi di una certa malattia

to become affected by an illness

Informazioni Grammaticali:

Transitivo

Stato Frasale

inseparable

verbo della frase

particella della frase

down with

to make a go of something

Frase

/mˌeɪk ɐ ɡˌoʊ ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

ottenere

Idiom

Informal

to try to make something successful, often with a significant degree of effort or determination

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "make a go of something" is uncertain, but it likely comes from the idea of taking a chance or making an attempt at something, even if success is not guaranteed. Over time, the phrase came to be used more broadly to describe the process of attempting to make something successful, whether it's a business, project, or personal goal.

on the go

Frase

/ɑːnðə ɡˈoʊ/

(in mobilità)

in movimento

Idiom

in a state of being actively engaged in various activities or constantly in motion, typically indicating a busy and active lifestyle

What is the origin of the idiom "on the go" and when to use it?

The phrase "on the go" is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, and it is a reference to the idea of being in constant motion or activity. It used to describe a situation where someone is very busy and active, often moving from one place or task to another.

to have a go

Frase

/hæv ɐ ɡˈoʊ/

sforzarsi di ottenere qualcosa

Idiom

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

to go without saying

Frase

/ɡˌoʊ wɪðˌaʊt sˈeɪɪŋ ðæt/

N/A

Idiom

Informal

used to say that something is so obvious that there is no need for further explanation

What is the origin of the idiom "go without saying" and when to use it?

The idiom "go without saying" is believed to have originated in the English language in the early 20th century. It is used to express the idea that something is so evident or universally acknowledged that it doesn't require explicit mention or elaboration.

to go to any length

Frase

/ɡˌoʊ tʊ ˌɛni lˈɛŋθ/

fare di tutto

to put an extreme or great amount of effort into achieving or doing something

to go back on one's word

Frase

/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ˌɑːn wˈʌnz wˈɜːd/

N/A

Collocation

to fail to keep a promise or commitment that was previously made

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