go at
Attempt with energy
Go at means to attack or approach something with energy and determination.
You can go at a problem, go at an opponent, or go at a task: They went at the project with enthusiasm, The two dogs went at each other.
The phrase suggests vigorous, sometimes aggressive engagement rather than measured effort.
Violent offensive act
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- chargeCost or accusation
- lungeSudden forward movement
- tackleGear or takedown
pounce · rush · set upon · lay into · tear into · lash out · jump on · pitch into
Test of ability
- argueVerbally oppose another's view
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- debateFormal argument on issues
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
quarrel · have words · butt heads · lock horns · square off · face off · take on · stand up to
assault
Violent offensive act
tackle · pounce · rush · set upon · lay into · tear into · lash out · jump on · pitch into · light into
challenge
Test of ability
- argueVerbally oppose another's view
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- debateFormal argument on issues
clash · quarrel · have words · butt heads · lock horns · square off · face off · take on · stand up to · oppose
go atback off
Stop pressing someone
avoid · leave alone · shy away from · steer clear of · lay off
go athold back
Prevent forward movement
refrain · abstain · desist · do nothing · give up on