G
Idioms beginning with "G"
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Contents of G:
[go astray] {v. phr.}
To become lost.
The letter has obviously gone astray; otherwise it would have been delivered a long time ago.
[goal line] {n.}
A line that marks the goal in a game (as football.)
The fullback went over the goal line from five yards out.
[goal line stand] {n.}
A strong defensive effort right in front of the goal line.
A goal line stand by the home team held the visitors on the two-yard line.
[go along] {v.}
1. To move along; continue.
Uncle Bill made up the story as he went along.
Compare: [GO ON] (1).
2. To go together or as company; go for fun. — Often used with "with". /Mary went along with us to Jane's house./
* /John just went […]
[go ape] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To become highly excited or behave in a crazy way.
Amy went ape over the hotel and beautiful beaches.
The electric door opener malfunctioned and caused the garage door to go ape.
[go around] {v.}
1a. To go from one place or person to another.
Mr. Smith is going around looking for work.
Don't go around telling lies like that.
Chicken pox is going around the neighborhood.
* /A rumor is going around school that we […]