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Go ahead and pick it up

🇬🇧 UK //ɡəʊ əˈhɛd/ ænd pɪk ɪt ʌp// 🇺🇸 US //ɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ ænd pɪk ɪt ʌp//

Meaning of Go ahead and pick it up

To give permission or encouragement to start or continue an action.

In simple words: To start doing something or to continue with an action.

Go ahead and pick it up in a sentence

• You can go ahead and pick it up if you want to help.
• If you're ready, go ahead and pick it up from the table.
• Go ahead and pick it up; it's just lying on the floor.
• After I finish speaking, please go ahead and pick it up.
• Don't hesitate, just go ahead and pick it up when you see it.

How to use Go ahead and pick it up

Use 'go ahead' to encourage someone to proceed. It is commonly used in informal contexts but can also be appropriate in more neutral settings.

Grammar pattern

phrase + object

Memory hint

Imagine someone urging you to move forward with a task – they say, 'Go ahead!'

Related words

Collocations with Go ahead and pick it up

• go ahead and do
• go ahead and take
• go ahead and speak
• go ahead and start
• go ahead and join

Synonyms for Go ahead and pick it up

• proceed
• continue
• go on
• carry on
• start

Common mistakes with Go ahead and pick it up

• Confusing with 'go on' which can imply continuation rather than permission.
• Using it in overly formal situations where other phrases may be more appropriate.
• Forgetting to explain what to pick up in context.

Frequently asked questions about Go ahead and pick it up

What does Go ahead and pick it up mean?

To start doing something or to continue with an action.

What is the definition of Go ahead and pick it up?

To give permission or encouragement to start or continue an action.

How do you use Go ahead and pick it up in a sentence?

You can go ahead and pick it up if you want to help.

Can you give another example of Go ahead and pick it up?

If you're ready, go ahead and pick it up from the table.

What are synonyms for Go ahead and pick it up?

Common alternatives include proceed, continue, go on, carry on, start.

What words go with Go ahead and pick it up?

It commonly pairs with go ahead and do, go ahead and take, go ahead and speak, go ahead and start, go ahead and join.

What are common mistakes when using Go ahead and pick it up?

Confusing with 'go on' which can imply continuation rather than permission. Using it in overly formal situations where other phrases may be more appropriate. Forgetting to explain what to pick up in context.

How do you pronounce Go ahead and pick it up?

US: //ɡoʊ əˈhɛd/ ænd pɪk ɪt ʌp//, UK: //ɡəʊ əˈhɛd/ ænd pɪk ɪt ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Go ahead and pick it up?

Use 'go ahead' to encourage someone to proceed. It is commonly used in informal contexts but can also be appropriate in more neutral settings.