English · Phrasal verb Attested

go on

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Expressing that the speaker can continue speaking without interruption from the listener.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tiếp tục nói mà không bị gián đoạn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Go on! You were saying about those other ones too?

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

Expressing surprise, disbelief or incredulity.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bất ngờ, khó tin

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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

Expressing encouragement, see come on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khuyến khích

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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 on” mean?

Expressing that the speaker can continue speaking without interruption from the listener.

Is “go on” formal or informal?

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