Phrasal Verbs

go on (5)

This page is about the phrasal verb go on (5)

Meaning

used when encouraging someone to do something

Synonym

come on

For example

  • go on He held out the box of chocolates and said, "Go on, try one. They're really good - and one won't make you fat."

  • go on When I said I was too busy to play Word Up, she said, "Oh, go on - just one game."

Quick Quiz

If Jill says, "Go on, Simon. Have a beer," she

a. wants him to have a beer

b. doesn't want him to have a beer

c. wants to have a beer somewhere else
a) wants him to have a beer b) doesn't want him to have a beer c) wants to have a beer somewhere else

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