Phrases & Expressions

To become lower in level, amount or value.

• Prices went down last month.
• The temperature went down to minus five last night.

To choose something.

• I'll go for the chicken; it sounds delicious.
• Most customers go for the cheaper model.

Encouragement to hurry or continue with energy.

• The coach yelled, 'Go go go!' at the runners.
• We need to finish this today, so go go go!

To match or look good with something else.

• That shirt goes with your jeans.
• Does this tie go with my blue suit?

To make a mistake or choose badly.

• Follow the directions and you can't go wrong.
• Where did I go wrong in this calculation?

To dislike or be against something.

• Do you have a problem with that?
• I have a problem with his attitude.

To intend to do something or go somewhere.

• I have plans to visit my family this weekend.
• Do you have plans for the holidays?

Used to show you find something interesting or surprising.

• How interesting!
• How interesting — tell me more.

A common, friendly question to ask someone about their recent weekend.

• How was your weekend?
• Did you do anything fun? How was your weekend?

If it is possible to do something.

• Can you come tomorrow, if possible?
• We will finish it today, if possible.