Go at

verb

To attack or criticize someone or something.

She went at him with all her might in the argument.
Visual representation of "go at" - To attack or criticize someone or something

Often appears as...

  • go at someone
  • go at something
verb

To start doing something with energy or determination.

She went at the cleaning with a lot of energy.
Visual representation of "go at" - To start doing something with energy or determination

Often appears as...

  • go at a task
  • go at it
verb

To work on or address something.

He went at the problem from a different angle.
Visual representation of "go at" - To work on or address something

Often appears as...

  • go at the problem
  • go at with a different approach
verb

To attack or criticize someone or something.

She went at him with all her might in the argument.
Visual representation of "go at" - To attack or criticize someone or something

Often appears as...

  • go at someone
  • go at something
verb

To start doing something with energy or determination.

She went at the cleaning with a lot of energy.
Visual representation of "go at" - To start doing something with energy or determination

Often appears as...

  • go at a task
  • go at it
verb

To work on or address something.

He went at the problem from a different angle.
Visual representation of "go at" - To work on or address something

Often appears as...

  • go at the problem
  • go at with a different approach
Definition 1 of 3
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Hostile Connotation

The phrase may imply hostility and can sound quite harsh or aggressive.

Illustration for Hostile Connotation
The audience went at the politician for his controversial statement.
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Physical or Verbal

Can refer to physical attacks as well as verbal arguments or criticisms.

Illustration for Physical or Verbal
When they disagreed, they really went at each other verbally.
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Intensity Matters

Often suggests a strong, intense effort or force, not a mild disagreement.

Illustration for Intensity Matters
Despite their friendship, she went at him fiercely over his views.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Hostile Connotation

The phrase may imply hostility and can sound quite harsh or aggressive.

Illustration for Hostile Connotation
The audience went at the politician for his controversial statement.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical or Verbal

Can refer to physical attacks as well as verbal arguments or criticisms.

Illustration for Physical or Verbal
When they disagreed, they really went at each other verbally.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Intensity Matters

Often suggests a strong, intense effort or force, not a mild disagreement.

Illustration for Intensity Matters
Despite their friendship, she went at him fiercely over his views.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Hostile Connotation

The phrase may imply hostility and can sound quite harsh or aggressive.

Illustration for Hostile Connotation
The audience went at the politician for his controversial statement.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical or Verbal

Can refer to physical attacks as well as verbal arguments or criticisms.

Illustration for Physical or Verbal
When they disagreed, they really went at each other verbally.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Intensity Matters

Often suggests a strong, intense effort or force, not a mild disagreement.

Illustration for Intensity Matters
Despite their friendship, she went at him fiercely over his views.
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