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go-to
[ goh-too ]
noun
- a reliable person or thing one turns to as a preferred resource, strategy, option, etc.:
She’s our go-to for computer advice.
This dish is my go-to when I need something quick for a potluck.
- a person’s standard way of behaving or responding; reflex:
He’s not trying to impress you—that courtly politeness is his go-to with everybody.
adjective
- relied on and turned to as a preferred resource, strategy, option, etc., for a particular purpose:
She’s been the team’s go-to penalty kicker all season.
This is my go-to dictionary.
- being a person’s standard way of behaving or responding; usual or habitual:
When I tell them to get off the computer, their go-to excuse is that they need it for homework.
go to
verb
- to be awarded to
the Nobel prize last year went to a Scot
- go to itto tackle a task vigorously
interjection
- archaic.an exclamation expressing surprise, encouragement, etc
adjective
- (of a person) extremely dependable
the go-to guy in the team
- (of a place) popularly visited
go-to destinations
Word History and Origins
Origin of go-to1
Example Sentences
That was back in 2017, when Tapia started a Twitter page for the Los Feliz Albertsons in order to prank Dauten into thinking their go-to store had a rather strange social media manager.
Jail is the go-to punishment in India - 73% of crimes carry prison terms ranging from a single day to 20 years.
"Now that WWE is on Netflix, he watches it probably four times a week. It's his go-to programme," says Paul.
Mighty Leaf’s Organic Spring Jasmine tea is one of Ziata’s go-to jasmine tea blends.
One of the other skaters did some artwork on mine, but Sk8 Fanatics are the go-to.
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