Verb
As go at + it; spoken emphasis typically on 'go'.
I can't figure out this problem. I've been going at it [going at the problem] for hours now.
As go + at it; spoken emphasis typically on 'at'.
(informal) To engage in some activity, especially vigorously or enthusiastically.
We were all going at it like crazy, trying to get the job finished before the deadline.
(slang, intransitive) To fight.
Synonyms: get into it, mix it up, throw down, let someone have it; see also Thesaurus:fight
Joe accidentally spilled his drink on Eric, Eric got up and insulted his mother, and before you know it, they were going at it.
(slang, euphemistic, intransitive) To have sex.
Synonyms: do it, get it on; see also Thesaurus:copulate
I walked into my dorm room and caught my roommate and his girlfriend going at it.
The way to learn to earn a living is to go at it and earn a living. Elbert Hubbard
Go at it boldly, and you'll find unexpected forces closing round you and coming to your aid. Basil King
Music expresses what cannot be put into words I like to think, and I think the band makes a good go at it. Steven Tyler
Risk it, go for it. Life always gives you another chance, another go at it. It's very important to take enormous risks. Mary Quant
I've performed in China, France, New Delhi, and Indianapolis, and everybody just allows themselves to go at it and have a good time. I think that's what I'm doing through music. It's not about 'I'm from here and you're from there.' It's about unity. Ricky Martin
Millions of guys play millions of basketball games every day of the week at the playground or the YMCA. But LeBron James gets $20 million a year because he can jam on all of those guys. We're always going to want to see LeBron and Kobe go at it. Adam Carolla