Phrasal verbs with go

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Some of the most used phrasal verbs in English are formed with the verb go and we are going to show you some example sentences so you can learn them well. There are many phrasal verbs with go, so learning them will expand your knowledge of the language.

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List of phrasal verbs with go

Go about: wander, roam, go from place to place, undertake.
Go after: chase, go for.
Go against: go against, oppose.
Go ahead: move forward, carry out, keep going.
Go around: go around, turn.
Go forward: advance, move ahead, keep going.
Go off: explode, sound, go bad, spoil, expire, fall out of love.
Go on about: not stop talking about.
Go over: be well received, visit, review, think over something.

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Example sentences

We will give you some examples of phrasal verbs with the verb go.

Example with Go along with

I never agree with John, but in this case I go along with him. (I never agree with John, but in this case I agree with him).

Example with Go back

Christine will never go back to that restaurant. She had a bad experience. (Christine will never return to that restaurant. She had a bad experience).

Sentence with Go by

Time went by too fast! I couldn’t complete the test. (Time went very fast! I couldn’t complete the test).

Example with Go about

When I visit a new city, I usually go about the whole city. (When I visit a new city, I usually roam the whole city).

Sentence with Go after

You must go after him stealthily, otherwise he could realize it. (You must chase him stealthily because he could notice).

Sentence with Go against

I cannot go against my parents and I have to respect their decisions. (I cannot go against my parents and I have to respect their decisions).

Sentence with Go ahead

It’s time to go ahead, don’t give up yet. (It’s time to move forward, don’t give up yet).

Example with Going around

The dog didn’t stop going around trying to bite its tail. (The dog didn’t stop going around trying to bite its tail).

Example with Go forward

If you aren’t involved in this project, we won’t go forward. (If you are not involved in this project, we won’t move forward).

Examples with Go of

I think that cheese has gone off, you probably shouldn’t eat it. (I think that cheese has expired, you probably shouldn’t eat it).
The bomb went off at 3:12 pm local time. (The bomb exploded at 3:12 pm local time)

Sentences with Go on

The ancient women went on about their childhood the whole morning. (The elderly women kept talking about their childhood all morning).
And the letter went on for 17 more pages. Front and back. (The letter continued for 17 pages. Front and back)

Example with Go over

Could you go over my article? I’m not sure whether it has any mistakes. (Could you review my article? I’m not sure if it has any mistakes).

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Practice phrasal verbs with go

Fill in the blanks choosing the correct phrasal verb in each sentence: go after / go against / go along with / go back / go by / go forward / go off / go on about / go over.

My alarm o’clock was about to _____ when I woke up.
You should _______ the report before submitting it. It could have some mistakes.
Sophie is now _____________ a course as a zumba instructor. She is good at dancing.
When my mother is angry, she always ____________ the same topic.
I forgot that the clocks had ______________ last night and I got late at the meeting.
In my opinion, they will ____________ anything we say. They don’t have another option.
I think you are always _____________ me when I try to speak with you.
The Queen’s Carnival parade ________ very quickly, it only took forty minutes.
I’ll definitely_______ to this restaurant. I liked it very much.