Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
go down
Meaning
to decrease; to be remembered or recorded
Example
This event will **go down** in history.
phrasal-verb
go down with
Meaning
to catch an illness, especially one that is not serious
Example
Several students **went down with** food poisoning.
phrasal-verb
go far
Meaning
to be very successful in life or career
Example
With her talent and dedication, she will definitely **go far**.
phrasal-verb
go for
Meaning
to like or choose something
Example
Most kids **go for** ice cream over fruit.
phrasal-verb
go in for
Meaning
to support or approve of something
Example
He doesn’t really **go in for** small talk.
phrasal-verb
go into
Meaning
to discuss or examine something in detail
Example
The lecturer didn’t **go into** much detail about the topic.
phrasal-verb
go off
Meaning
to stop liking something
Example
I’ve **gone off** coffee lately.
phrasal-verb
go off on
Meaning
to suddenly criticize or yell at someone angrily
Example
My boss **went off on** me for missing the deadline.
phrasal-verb
go on
Meaning
to happen or take place
Example
The celebration **went on** until midnight with music and dance.
phrasal-verb
go on about
Meaning
to talk repeatedly about someone’s good qualities
Example
He always **goes on about** how talented his daughter is.
phrasal-verb
go out
Meaning
to leave home; to go outside for leisure or work
Example
We **went out** for dinner last night.
phrasal-verb
go out for
Meaning
to leave home to do a particular activity like shopping or eating
Example
We usually **go out for** groceries on weekends.
phrasal-verb
go out with
Meaning
to date someone; to spend time with someone romantically
Example
Sarah is **going out with** a guy she met at the concert.
phrasal-verb
go over again
Meaning
to review or repeat material for better understanding
Example
Let’s **go over again** the main points before the quiz.
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.
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.
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.
phrasal-verb
go through
Meaning
to study or read something carefully
Example
You should **go through** the textbook before the quiz.
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.
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.