Sentence examples for a go of from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a go of" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in informal contexts to refer to an attempt or trial at something.
Example: "I decided to give it a go of baking a cake for the first time."
Alternatives: "a try at" or "an attempt at".

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They certainly made a go of it.

"Can he make a go of it?

Somehow, he made a go of it.

But making a go of it in practice is tricky.

He could not make a go of it.

How are they making a go of it?

They are really keen to make a go of it".

"They had to make a go of it.

Maybe he'll try to make a go of stand-up.

You've got to make a go of it.

I'm sure he could make a go of it.

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