go ahead (/ɡoʊ əˈhɛd/)

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🔊 /ɡoʊ əˈhɛd/

Meaning

Meaning: proceed; permission

To begin or continue with something, often after getting permission. It is also used to give permission.

Examples

🗣 Go ahead, you can ask your question.

Etymology

From ‘go’ plus ‘ahead’, describing forward movement or proceeding.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for granting permission or encouraging action.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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