The document provides a list of common English expressions using the verb "go" along with examples of how to use each expression in a sentence. It explains that the best way to learn new words is to see and hear them used in context. It encourages noting down any interesting expressions and practicing using them frequently in conversations. The list then defines 12 common expressions with "go" like "go to", "go well", "go barefoot", and "go out with" someone, providing a short example sentence for each one.

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Unit 8 Free-Time Fun Word Building
Complete the expressions with the words you hear.
The best way to learn any words or expressions is by seeing or hearing them in context when you’re reading or listening to English.
Make a note of any words or expressions that you like (or want to learn) and write these down in sentences. Remember, always
record language in phrases or sentences – never as individual words. You should also practise using the words or expressions
as often as you can: in conversation, on the phone, in e-mails, etc.
Learning expressions
When you “go to”
a place, you move
or travel there.
“Did you go to the
last night?”
If you “go
barefoot”, you
don’t wear any
socks or shoes.
“It was
so we went
barefoot.”
If something “goes
well”, it's successful
and everything is
fine.
A: Did the party go well?
B: I so!
If you’re “going out with”
someone, you’re having a
relationship with them.
“How has she been
going out with him for?”
Go to Go well / go badlyGo barefoot Go out with
If clothing A “goes
well with” clothing B,
clothing A and B look
good together.
“That tie goes really well
with your .”
If you “go home”,
you go to the house
where you live.
“What time did you go
home last ?”
If you “go riding”
(for example), you ride on
a horse. You can use this
expression with lots of
other sports and activities:
go… fishing, swimming,
riding, running, hiking,
climbing, camping… “I went
riding last ”
If you tell someone
to “go away”, you’re
telling them to leave.
“Oh, just go away and
stop us!”
Go well with (clothes) Go away
If prices “go up”, they
increase; if they “go
down”, they decrease.
“House have been
going up.”
If you “go in” to a room,
you enter it. If you “go
out” of it, you leave it.
“She went out of the living
room and into the .”
If food “goes off”, it
becomes bad and you
can’t eat it.
“The meat went off because we
left it outside in the .”
If you “go out”, you go to
a pub, bar, club, etc. and
have a good time.
A: Did you go out last night?
B: No, I at home.
Go up / go down Go out Go off
Go home Go + verb -ing
(a sport / activity, etc.)
Go in/out
Vocabulary: useful expressions with go
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