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Definition have a go in British English

have a go phrase

phrase
1

to attack someone physically

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2

to take action yourself to stop someone who is committing a crime, instead of calling the police

Example

The press called him a have-a-go hero after he tackled an armed burglar.

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Definition have a go in British English