going at it
In heated conflict
Going at it describes vigorous, sustained activity—often fighting or having sex.
Two people going at it might be trading punches or trading insults, or they might be in bed together.
Context usually makes clear which: The neighbors were going at it again could mean either a loud argument or loud sex.
The phrase can also describe intense effort at any task: She was really going at it with that paintbrush.
Verbal conflict between parties
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
- quarrelingArguing angrily with another
- bickeringPetty verbal sparring
- clashingStriking with discord
disputing · feuding · sparring · squabbling · confrontation · heated · shouting · yelling
Having much vigor
- intenseExtreme in degree
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- spiritedFull of vim
- zealousPassionately eager and active
fervent · passionate · fiery · aggressive · full tilt · hammer and tongs · all out · enthusiastic
Maintaining effort despite difficulty
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- doggedStubbornly persevering
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
steadfast · determined · dedicated · committed · tireless · indefatigable · unrelenting · single-minded
arguing
Verbal conflict between parties
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
- quarrelingArguing angrily with another
- bickeringPetty verbal sparring
clashing · disputing · feuding · sparring · squabbling · confrontation · heated · shouting · yelling · screaming
energetic
Having much vigor
zealous · fervent · passionate · fiery · aggressive · full tilt · hammer and tongs · all out · enthusiastic · dynamic
persevering
Maintaining effort despite difficulty
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- doggedStubbornly persevering
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
unwavering · steadfast · determined · dedicated · committed · tireless · indefatigable · unrelenting · single-minded · resolute
intimate
Closely personal or private
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- lovemakingSexual intercourse between partners
- bedroomRoom for sleeping
physical · steamy · hookup · coupling · amorous · carnal · lustful · sensual · torrid · affair
- persistingpersisting, persevering, persistence, perseverance, continuing
going at itstanding idly by
doing nothing · resting · lounging · slacking off · taking it easy
going at itmaking peace
Ending hostilities between parties
making up · reconciling · getting along · agreeing · burying the hatchet
gone, going, outgoing, ongoing, undergoing, foregoing, go at