Learn English Phrasal Verbs:Go
Learn fundamental English phrasal verbs with 'go' to boost your everyday spoken communication and writing.
go about
approach
She went about the problem in a creative way.
She approached the problem in a creative way.
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go after
pursue
He went after his dream of becoming a doctor.
He pursued his dream of becoming a doctor.
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go against
contradict
The new rule goes against everything we agreed on.
The new rule contradicts everything we agreed on.
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go ahead with
proceed
They decided to go ahead with the project despite the risks.
They decided to proceed with the project despite the risks.
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go along with
agree
I usually go along with my friends’ suggestions.
I usually agree with my friends’ suggestions.
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go back on
break (a promise)
He went back on his promise to help.
He broke his promise to help.
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go by
pass
Time goes by so quickly during vacations.
Time passes so quickly during vacations.
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go down
decrease
The prices of electronics have gone down recently.
The prices of electronics have decreased recently.
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go for
select
I think I’ll go for the blue jacket.
I think I’ll select the blue jacket.
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go into
start a career
She decided to go into teaching after college.
She decided to start a career in teaching after college.
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go off
be activated
The alarm went off at 6 a.m.
The alarm was activated at 6 a.m.
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go off
spoil
The milk went off because it wasn’t refrigerated.
The milk got spoiled because it wasn’t refrigerated.
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go on
happen
What’s going on in that room?
What’s happening in that room?
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go on
continue
The speaker went on talking for hours.
The speaker continued talking for hours.
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go out with
date someone
She’s been going out with him for months.
She’s been dating him for months.
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go over
review
Let’s go over the notes before the exam.
Let’s review the notes before the exam.
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go around
circulate
The rumors quickly went around the office.
The rumors quickly circulated around the office.
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go through
experience
She went through a lot of challenges during her career.
She experienced a lot of challenges during her career.
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go up
increase
House prices have gone up this year.
House prices have increased this year.
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go with
match
That scarf goes with your outfit perfectly.
That scarf matches your outfit perfectly.
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go without
manage without
They had to go without lunch today due to time constraints.
They had to manage without lunch today due to time constraints.
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go berserk
lose control
He went berserk when he saw the damage to his car.
He lost control when he saw the damage to his car.
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go broke
become penniless
After a series of bad investments, he went broke.
After a series of bad investments, he became penniless.