11152 Spoken English II
Example: I didn't really agree but went along with the decision
because I was in the minority.
Go by = the passing of time
Example: Ten years went by before we saw each other again.
Go by = trust or depend on for correct information
Example: Don'tgo by watch, it's usually a bit slow.
Go down = decrease) get smaller
Example: The price of scanners has gone down recently.
Go down = sink
Example: The Titanic went down after it hit an iceberg on its maiden
voyage.
Go down = sunset
Example: The sun went down at seven o'clock.
Go down with = fall ill
Example: She went down with a virus. (British-Americans use 'come
down with')
Go for = attack
Example: The neighbour'S dog went for the postman and bit him.
Go for = be attracted to
Example: She tends to go for guys like him.
Go for = choose) select
Example: I'll go for the soup of the day, followed by the duck.
Go in = go to hospital for treatmen~ surger'JJ etc.
Example: He went in for a triple bypass operation two days ago.
Go in for = enter a competition
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