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in one go

idiom
Meaning

In a single attempt with no breaks.


Examples
SIMPLE

I finished the whole book in one go.

CONTEXTUAL

The project was difficult, but he managed to write the entire report in one go.

COMPLEX

Rather than pacing himself, he attempted to scale the mountain in one go, ignoring the exhaustion that eventually forced him to turn back.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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 best one can

    In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.

  4. 04

    as far as one knows

    To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.

  5. 05

    as you go

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

  6. 06

    back to square one

    Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.

  7. 07

    beat as one

    To share the same feelings.

  8. 08

    become one flesh

    To join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.

Last updated April 17, 2026