English · Phrasal verb Attested

go at it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

As go at + it; spoken emphasis typically on 'go'.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bắt đầu làm điều gì

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I can't figure out this problem. I've been going at it [going at the problem] for hours now.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

As go + at it; spoken emphasis typically on 'at'. — To engage in some activity, especially vigorously or enthusiastically.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tham gia vào một hoạt động, đặc biệt là với sự nhiệt tình

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

As go + at it; spoken emphasis typically on 'at'. — To fight or argue.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đấu tranh hoặc tranh cãi

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “go at it” mean?

As go at + it; spoken emphasis typically on 'go'.

Is “go at it” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.