English Dictionary

go at it

/ˌɡoʊ ˈæt ɪt/

verb

As go at + it; spoken emphasis typically on 'go'. / (informal) To engage in some activity, especially vigorously or enthusiastically. / (slang, intransitive) To fight.

They decided to go at it and finish the project before the deadline.

意味（1）

As go at + it; spoken emphasis typically on 'go'.

I can't figure out this problem. I've been going at it [going at the problem] for hours now.

意味（2）

(informal) To engage in some activity, especially vigorously or enthusiastically.

We were all going at it like crazy, trying to get the job finished before the deadline.

意味（3）

(slang, intransitive) To fight.

Joe accidentally spilled his drink on Eric, Eric got up and insulted his mother, and before you know it, they were going at it.

意味（4）

(slang, euphemistic, intransitive) To have sex.

I walked into my dorm room and caught my roommate and his girlfriend going at it.