in one go

Without any breaks

In one go means in a single attempt or without stopping.

The phrase emphasizes completing something all at once rather than in stages: She read the entire novel in one go, He drank the whole pint in one go.

Common in British English, with "in one shot" or "all at once" more typical in American speech.

ease

effortlessly

Without visible labor

simply · straightforward · uncomplicated · undemanding · easily · painlessly · without breaking a sweat · no sweat · piece of cake · cinch

completion

achievement

Accomplished goal or deed

completion · finalization · wrap-up · success · resolution · closure · fulfillment · culmination · attainment · consummation

simultaneity

together

In union or proximity

wholesale · en masse · collectively · unified · in tandem · in sync · in parallel · synchronously · blanket · sweeping

efficiency

streamlined

Made smooth and efficient

expedient · economical · productive · optimal · lean · simplified · direct · shortcut · fast-track · consolidated

attempt

first try

Inaugural effort made

  • trialJudicial examination of claims
  • crackNarrow break or attempt
  • stabPierce with point

solo effort · whack · shot · swing · bid · go · take · pass · turn · run

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continuity/completion

in one gopiecemeal

In separate stages

bit by bit · step by step · incrementally · in fits and starts · gradually

effort distribution

in one gospread out

Extended over distance

drawn out · repeatedly · one at a time

number of attempts

in one goeventually

At a later time

Family

one, once, single, one-off

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G