Phrases & Expressions

To continue with an activity or make progress, often in "as you go along".

• You will learn the rules as you go along.
• Don't worry, we can fix small problems as we go along.

To fail to keep a promise or agreement.

• You can't go back on your word.
• He promised to help us, but then he went back on his promise.

To start working in a particular job or profession.

• Lisa enjoys arguing, so she decided to go into law.
• He wants to go into business after university.

To disappear; to be lost.

• The dog went missing.
• My keys have gone missing again.

Of an alarm or similar device: to start making a loud noise.

• My alarm went off at six.
• The fire alarm went off during the lesson.

To disconnect from the internet or a computer network, making your device or service unavailable.

• I go offline at night to get better sleep.
• The server will go offline for maintenance.

To turn off your microphone during an online call so that others cannot hear you.

• Please go on mute if you are not speaking.
• He forgot to go on mute during the presentation.

To examine or check something carefully.

• Please go over the report one more time before sending it.
• Can you go over my essay for any mistakes?

To experience a difficult or unpleasant situation.

• She's going through a difficult time.
• The country went through a long period of change.

Ready and prepared to start or proceed.

• Everyone is good to go for the trip.
• Is the car good to go?