HAVING A GO AT Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

having a go at

phrase

present participle of have a go at

as in trying

to make an effort to do Realizing I needed a hobby, I decided to have a go at learning to play an instrument.

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shooting at

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Six new feature-length episodes are currently shooting at some of the Austrian capital’s most recognizable locations.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
He is accused of shooting at Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu outside a Miami boxing event in May 2025.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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having a fit

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