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Definition go at someone in British English

go at someone phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to attack someone violently

Example

The two boys were going at each other like mad dogs.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault set on
2

to do something with a lot of enthusiasm or energy

Example

Harbury was young and ambitious and went at things with a daunting eagerness.

Synonyms and related words
boil the ocean work strive
Definition go at someone in British English