Phrase guide

who goes there

phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

phrase

Meaning 1

A sentry's challenge to an intruder.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Halt! Who goes there?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

phrase

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see who, goes, there.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Everyone who goes there has fun.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: hvem der? — Translations
  • Faroese: hvør er har? — Translations
  • Finnish: kuka siellä? — Translations
  • French: qui va là — Translations
  • French: qui vive — Translations
  • German: wer ist da? — Translations
  • Icelandic: hver er þar? — Translations
  • Norwegian Bokmål: hvem der? — Translations
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: kven der? — Translations
  • Polish: kto idzie? — Translations
  • Spanish: ¿quién vive? — Translations
  • Swedish: vem där? — Translations