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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In the East Region of the NCAA Tournament, No. 1 seed Duke and No. 9 seed Baylor go at it on Sunday for a spot in the Sweet 16, with the winner set to face the winner of the 4/5 matchup between Arizona and Oregon.
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
When William finally appears in person late in the game, the face-off 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
By the time Eloise and Heather are banging on the door, Lynette shows up to support her niece, and the two sisters go at it.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Also, with Wilson ready to retire, Broccoli wasn’t going to go at it alone.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
When William finally appears in person late in the game, the face-off 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
By the time Eloise and Heather are banging on the door, Lynette shows up to support her niece, and the two sisters go at it.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
Also, with Wilson ready to retire, Broccoli wasn’t going to go at it alone.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Go at it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20at%20it. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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