call a go
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Meaning · English
To give up and desist; call it a day.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
At this he called a go, saying, “You have learnt quite enough for one lesson.”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “call a go” mean?
To give up and desist; call it a day.
Is “call a go” formal or informal?
call a go is generally slang.