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.