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go together

idiom
Meaning

To be in a relationship.


Origin

disputed origin

See go and together

Examples
SIMPLE

Are they going together?

CONTEXTUAL

I heard that Sarah and Mark are going together, but they have not told anyone yet.

COMPLEX

Although they had been close friends for years, it was only recently that they decided they were finally going together.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    all dressed up and nowhere to go

    Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.

  2. 02

    all systems go

    Everything is ready.

  3. 03

    as you go

    While one is doing (something); as one progresses.

  4. 04

    band together

    to unite, to come together

  5. 05

    bang some heads together

    Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.

  6. 06

    birds of a feather flock together

    People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.

  7. 07

    boldly go where no man has gone before

    To break new ground.

  8. 08

    bring together

    To cause people to do something together; to bring about togetherness.

Last updated April 17, 2026