go in with
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Meaning · English
to approach a situation with a particular attitude or intention
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
tiếp cận tình huống với thái độ hoặc ý định nhất định
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Literally: enter a place or situation with something
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She went in with a positive attitude and nailed the interview
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “go in with” mean?
to approach a situation with a particular attitude or intention Literally: enter a place or situation with something
Is “go in with” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.