go at it

idiom

: to fight or argue
Our neighbors were arguing again last night. They went at it for almost an hour.

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Eager to watch the cowboys from America go at it, the old men encouraged a scrimmage. Will Grant, Outside Online, 11 June 2025 When William finally appears in person late in the game, the faceoff between him and Eddie is worth the wait if only just to see these two exceptional actors go at it. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025 The Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies will be squaring off tonight as two of the top teams in the West go at it. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025 Watching these two go at it for two decades has been a true treat. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for go at it

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“Go at it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20at%20it. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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