to go over
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In North American English, this phrasal verb typically means:
DEFINITION
to visit someone’s home
to visit somewhere far away
to review information
NOTE: When definitions 1 and 2 are being used, this phrasal verb must follow the rules for its root verb, “to go” (see blog post, “to come vs. to go”).
EXAMPLES
“My husband, kids and I are going over to my in-laws’ this weekend to celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday. What are you doing this weekend?”
“One day, I would love to go over to Brazil. Brazilian culture is so interesting and the country’s nature is absolutely beautiful! Have you ever been there?”
“It is important to go over your notes before an exam. Studying makes passing an exam easier.”
Where do you often go over to? What do you normally go over at work? Why do you go over this? Practice this phrasal verb by letting me know in the comments below.
