first, second, etc. go

first go

On the first try. Primarily heard in UK. I can't believe I solved that difficult puzzle first go! Good job, James! You got it first go! OK, so I didn't get it first go. Give me a minute to come up with another guess.

See also: first, go

second go

On the second try. Don't worry, honey—I'm sure you'll pass the test second go.

See also: go, second

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first, second, etc. ˈgo

(British English) at the first, second, etc. attempt: I passed my driving test first go.

See also: go

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