go (to) it
To act with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Primarily heard in UK. We need to go to it and march for justice! Once I set out the paints, the kids went to it eagerly. I was starving, so, as soon as I had food in front of me, I went to it.
go to (someone or something)
1. verb To visit someone or something. Do you want to go to the mall this afternoon? I'm going to Caitlin's house after school. I really need to go to the library and pick up some books for my research paper.
2. verb To talk about something, usually something problematic or troubling, with someone. I go to my mom with all my problems. If the salesman won't take your complaints seriously, go to a supervisor. It's inevitable—when you're the receptionist, everyone in the department goes to you with all their problems.
3. verb To be used toward or included as a component of something, often an outcome or result. I left them $20 to go to the check. Every assignment goes to your grade for the semester, you know. This $5 goes to your allowance. Once I stop at the ATM, I'll give you the rest.
4. verb To start some task or activity. If you're ready to mow the lawn, don't let me stop you—go to it. The garage needs to be cleaned out, and the kids just won't go to it! It's already 5:30? I need to go to it if I want dinner ready by 7:00!
5. verb To attend something. She loves going to the movies on the weekend. Sorry, I need to go to class soon, so I can't come. Hey, wanna go to this party with us?
6. verb To meet with someone for a specific purpose. You really ought to go to a doctor about that issue. I'm thinking of going to a mortgage broker to figure out how much I need to be saving each month in order to buy a house. Have you ever gone to a chiropractor before? I just don't know what to expect.
7. verb To be enrolled in some institution as a student. I can't believe I'll be going to Harvard next month! He's going to a community college at the moment, but he's hoping to transfer to the University of Louisville next year. Hey, didn't you go to Sacred Heart with my cousin? I knew you looked familiar!
8. verb To be awarded to someone. This is the third year in a row that the gold medal has gone to Masahiro Yamaoka, from Osaka. I'm sorry, Jake. You had a great interview, but the promotion is going to Karen. Is anyone surprised that the job is going to the CEO's niece?
9. adjective Describing one who is known to be helpful or reliable for a certain task or goal. When used as an adjective, the phrase is typically hyphenated. Shannon is my go-to person for event planning, so she will definitely be able to help you find a caterer. I have no idea how to change the toner, but Jessica can help you out—she's become the go-to person in the department when there are printer issues. With this promotion, you're going to be our go-to guy for all sales in the Pacific Northwest.
10. adjective Describing a very popular place (for some purpose or particular kind of people). The phrase is typically hyphenated in this usage. Our store is the city's go-to location for all things Halloween. The island of Ibiza has been the go-to destination for partiers from around the world. What's the go-to hangout for high schoolers in this town? I'm sure it's not the mall, like it was in my day.
go to it
To begin a task, endeavor, job, etc., promptly and vigorously. Go to it, then, and make sure you have the report finished before lunch! The team went to it at once, hoping to have preliminary results ready in a fortnight. When I give you an assignment, it's not a suggestion—so go to it already!
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