Phrase guide

make a go of

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To succeed in (something); especially, to succeed in making a living.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • He quit his regular job and tried to make a go of it as an artist.
  • They made a go of the new business.
  • They had to sell farm; after three consecutive crop failures, they just couldn’t make a go of it.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Turkish: başarıya ulaşmak — to succeed in