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#2 (permalink) Mon Apr 24, 2006 14:48 pm To make a go of it |
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To make a go of it is to try to make the business successful, to make something succeed, usually by working hard. |
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#3 (permalink) Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:54 am Make a go of things |
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Hello, Similarly, it means to 'make the best of things' - out of a situation that is not exactly the way you'd like it to be. In other words, to be positive, to try and make it successful and/or to have a good time. Linda
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#4 (permalink) Wed May 30, 2012 13:53 pm Meaning of "make a go of things" |
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why not do? best regard |
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#5 (permalink) Thu May 31, 2012 3:51 am Meaning of "make a go of things" |
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"Do" is not part of the expression. The expression is 'to make a go of things.' _________________ One Way of Learning English Grammar
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#6 (permalink) Thu May 31, 2012 7:48 am Meaning of "make a go of things" |
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Hi Linda,
I'm probably a bit slow in noticing it, but I see you are back on the forums again. How are things with you? It seems a lifetime ago when you made your debut.
Best wishes,
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#7 (permalink) Fri Jun 01, 2012 19:52 pm Meaning of "make a go of things" |
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Hi Alan, I'm doing well. How are you? It's definitely been a while since I posted anything. I've been pretty busy with work and I recently had a great visit with my family from Canada. I do get notifications from the forum from time to time but most of the moderators are really quick about answering questions ..... and that's a good thing. :) I hope you're keeping busy and enjoying the spring/summer weather across the pond. Take care, Linda _________________ One Way of Learning English Grammar
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#8 (permalink) Fri Jun 01, 2012 19:58 pm Meaning of "make a go of things" |
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Hi Linda,
Good to have your response. I am keeping busy. As for the weather on this small island, you never can tell. It seems to me that everything is upside down and sometimes you appear to go through all the seasons in one week. But then at least it provides a topic of conversation among us taciturn islanders!
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#9 (permalink) Sat Jun 02, 2012 21:33 pm Meaning of "make a go of things" |
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Island? Sounds beautiful, though, in spite of the wonky weather. We live about an hour from the coast and we've also had a little bit of everything lately. But, you're right - it gives us all something to talk about. It's really good hearing from you and I hope the summer (for both of us) turns out to be a little more stable and pleasant. Enjoy the island!! :) _________________ One Way of Learning English Grammar
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