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The phrase "a go at" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate an attempt or effort to do something.
Example: "I decided to have a go at painting, even though I had never tried it before."
Alternatives: "an attempt at" or "a shot at".
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Had a go at things.
Want a go at canyoning?
Does Heatherwick fancy a go at ship design?
Do you want a go at shooting?" "OK," I say.
It probably fancied a go at my jugular.
I'd quite like a go at Henry V. Yeah!
Then we'll give it a go at Twickenham".
He made a go at normal life.
Why not have a go at another?
I have a go at them.
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"We have had a right go at it," added Holloway.
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