Go flying

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verb

To move or fall through the air suddenly, especially due to impact or force.

When the ball hit the stack of papers, they went flying everywhere.
Visual representation of "go flying" - To move or fall through the air suddenly, especially due to impact or force.

Often appears as...

  • go flying out of control
  • go flying across the room
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Unexpected Event

Used when something happens suddenly, often by accident or without warning.

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Bags went flying when the train jerked to a halt unexpectedly.
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Dramatic Effect

Emphasizes the chaos or intensity of a situation, making it seem vivid or extreme.

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She slipped on the ice, and her papers went flying into the air.
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Figurative Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe rapid movement or change, not actual flying.

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News of the celebrity's visit went flying through the town.
Visual representation of the word "Go flying"

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