Go and do something

phrase

To leave the place where you are and perform a particular action.

I need to go and do some shopping.
Visual representation of "go and do something" - To leave the place where you are and perform a particular action

Often appears as...

  • go and do homework
  • go and do chores
phrase

To proceed to do something thoughtless or disruptive.

Why did you go and tell him about the surprise party?
Visual representation of "go and do something" - To proceed to do something thoughtless or disruptive

Often appears as...

  • go and tell
  • go and interfere

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

To attempt to do something despite the difficulty, often used in encouragement.

You're ready for the test - just go and do it!
Visual representation of "go and do something" - To attempt to do something despite the difficulty, often used in encouragement

Often appears as...

  • go and try
  • go and attempt

Usage tips

Encouraging

phrase

To leave the place where you are and perform a particular action.

I need to go and do some shopping.
Visual representation of "go and do something" - To leave the place where you are and perform a particular action

Often appears as...

  • go and do homework
  • go and do chores
phrase

To proceed to do something thoughtless or disruptive.

Why did you go and tell him about the surprise party?
Visual representation of "go and do something" - To proceed to do something thoughtless or disruptive

Often appears as...

  • go and tell
  • go and interfere

Usage tips

Disapproving

phrase

To attempt to do something despite the difficulty, often used in encouragement.

You're ready for the test - just go and do it!
Visual representation of "go and do something" - To attempt to do something despite the difficulty, often used in encouragement

Often appears as...

  • go and try
  • go and attempt

Usage tips

Encouraging

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "go and do something"
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Action-Oriented

Use when you're about to perform an action. It implies movement and activity.

Illustration for Action-Oriented
I'm going to go and fix the car.
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Physical Departure

Emphasizes leaving your current location to do something elsewhere.

Illustration for Physical Departure
We should go and check out the new café downtown.
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Specific Intent

Often followed by a specific activity you plan to do.

Illustration for Specific Intent
Let's go and catch a movie tonight.
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Action-Oriented

Use when you're about to perform an action. It implies movement and activity.

Illustration for Action-Oriented
I'm going to go and fix the car.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Departure

Emphasizes leaving your current location to do something elsewhere.

Illustration for Physical Departure
We should go and check out the new café downtown.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Specific Intent

Often followed by a specific activity you plan to do.

Illustration for Specific Intent
Let's go and catch a movie tonight.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Action-Oriented

Use when you're about to perform an action. It implies movement and activity.

Illustration for Action-Oriented
I'm going to go and fix the car.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Departure

Emphasizes leaving your current location to do something elsewhere.

Illustration for Physical Departure
We should go and check out the new café downtown.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Specific Intent

Often followed by a specific activity you plan to do.

Illustration for Specific Intent
Let's go and catch a movie tonight.
Visual representation of the word "Go and do something"

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