go and

Idioms

This phrase is an intensifier, that is, it heightens the action indicated by the verb that follows it. For example, Don't go and eat all the leftover chicken is stronger than “Don't eat all the leftover chicken.” Similarly, Thomas Gray put it in a letter (1760): “But now she has gone ... and married that Monsieur de Wolmar.” Sometimes the and is omitted, as in Go tell Dad dinner is ready, or Go fly a kite, colloquial imperatives telling someone to do something. [c. 1300]

Example Sentences

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"I do think I was very aware of the risks rugby presented, when you go and smash yourself into another human being week in week out, day in day out," Moody tells a new BBC documentary - Ben Youngs Investigates: How Safe Is Rugby?

From BBC

“It’s just fun to be a Dodger right now. It’s hard not to watch us wherever we go, and that’s special. It’s a great place to play. People want to come here and play. The fans obviously love us, and we appreciate all of it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Lola Brown is a left-footer for the under-19s but she's an incredible midfielder that can go and attack.

From BBC

"If they're asking for money, go and check with the genuine person and make sure you're feeling happy and confident before you transfer any of your hard-earned money."

From BBC

Aside from disappointing a persistent seagull, James feels now is the right time to go, and he never wanted to put any pressure on his three sons - Martin, Nathan and Adam - to take over the business.

From BBC

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