Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
go over lessons
Meaning
to review or check lessons again for better understanding
Example
I always **go over lessons** before an exam.
phrasal-verb
go over the report
Meaning
to review or examine something carefully
Example
Let's **go over the report** before the meeting starts.
phrasal-verb
go over to
Meaning
to switch to another app, tab, or platform
Example
Let’s **go over to** the discussion forum to share our ideas.
phrasal-verb
go over with
Meaning
to review or explain something to someone carefully
Example
The teacher **went over** the essay with the students.
idiom
Go overboard
Meaning
To do something to an excessive degree.
Example
He **went overboard** decorating his office for the holidays.
phrasal-verb
go overboard with
Meaning
to do something too much or excessively
Example
He **went overboard with** his preparation and didn’t sleep for two days.
phrasal-verb
go past
Meaning
to move beyond a particular place or object
Example
**Go past** the supermarket and you’ll find the library on the left.
idiom
go places
Meaning
to be likely to become successful in the future
Example
Everyone says he’s going to **go places** with his skills.
idiom
go public
Meaning
to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time
Example
The startup plans to **go public** next year.
idiom
go separate ways
Meaning
to end a relationship or partnership
Example
After ten years together, they decided to **go separate ways**.
idiom
go steady
Meaning
to date someone regularly and exclusively
Example
They've been **going steady** for over two years now.
phrasal-verb
go straight
Meaning
to continue moving forward without turning
Example
Just **go straight** for two blocks and you’ll see the park on your right.
idiom
go the distance
Meaning
to finish something successfully despite difficulties
Example
Only the most determined athletes can **go the distance**.
idiom
go the extra mile
Meaning
to make a special effort to achieve something
Example
She always **goes the extra mile** to help her team succeed.
phrasal-verb
go through
Meaning
to study or read something carefully
Example
You should **go through** the textbook before the quiz.
idiom
go through a transformation
Meaning
to undergo a significant change or improvement
Example
The company had to **go through a transformation** to survive in the competitive market.
phrasal-verb
go through customs
Meaning
to complete security and document checks when entering a country
Example
Budget extra time to **go through customs** at busy airports.
idiom
go through the motions
Meaning
to do something without enthusiasm
Example
He’s just **going through the motions** at work.
idiom
go through the roof
Meaning
to increase rapidly; to become very high
Example
The prices of housing have **gone through the roof** recently.
phrasal-verb
go through with
Meaning
to continue and complete something despite fear or emotion
Example
She was nervous, but she **went through with** her speech.
idiom
go to battle
Meaning
to prepare to fight or compete strongly
Example
Our team is ready to **go to battle** in the finals.
phrasal-verb
go to bed
Meaning
to lie down to sleep at night
Example
I try to **go to bed** before 11 p.m. every night.
idiom
Go to pieces
Meaning
To lose control of your emotions; to break down.
Example
She **went to pieces** after hearing the bad news.
idiom
go to seed
Meaning
to decline in quality or condition
Example
The old factory has really **gone to seed** over the years.