In one go
adverb
To do something completely, without interruption or break.
I read the entire novel in one go.

Often appears as...
- finish in one go
- do in one go
adverb
To gulp down or consume something completely at once.
He drank the whole beer in one go.

Often appears as...
- drink in one go
- eat in one go
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
To do something completely, without interruption or break.
I read the entire novel in one go.

Often appears as...
- finish in one go
- do in one go
adverb
To gulp down or consume something completely at once.
He drank the whole beer in one go.

Often appears as...
- drink in one go
- eat in one go
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2

Task Completion
Use 'in one go' when expressing finishing a task without breaks, showing efficiency or dedication.

She solved all the math problems in one go.
Mental Focus
'In one go' can imply a mental commitment to a task, emphasizing concentration and persistence.

Learning the piano piece in one go requires intense focus.
Uncommon Achievement
It's often used to indicate that completing something 'in one go' is impressive or not easy.

I can't believe you finished the puzzle in one go!
Task Completion
Use 'in one go' when expressing finishing a task without breaks, showing efficiency or dedication.

She solved all the math problems in one go.
Mental Focus
'In one go' can imply a mental commitment to a task, emphasizing concentration and persistence.

Learning the piano piece in one go requires intense focus.
Uncommon Achievement
It's often used to indicate that completing something 'in one go' is impressive or not easy.

I can't believe you finished the puzzle in one go!
Task Completion
Use 'in one go' when expressing finishing a task without breaks, showing efficiency or dedication.

She solved all the math problems in one go.
Mental Focus
'In one go' can imply a mental commitment to a task, emphasizing concentration and persistence.

Learning the piano piece in one go requires intense focus.
Uncommon Achievement
It's often used to indicate that completing something 'in one go' is impressive or not easy.

I can't believe you finished the puzzle in one go!
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