Idiom Breakdown

make a go of

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Definition

To succeed in (something); especially, to succeed in making a living.

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In Context

"He quit his regular job and tried to make a go of it as an artist."
"They made a go of the new business."
"They had to sell farm; after three consecutive crop failures, they just couldn’t make a go of it."
"Look, I came up to make a go of this. To stop running away from the best thing I've had. To stop you running away."

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See Also

give it a go