Let's do this vs Well here goes

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Let's do this

Informal Top 2,000 (common)

Well here goes

Beyond 10,000 (less common)

Most formal: Well here goes Most common: Let's do this

	Let's do this	Well here goes
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //lɛts duː ðɪs// 🇺🇸 //lɛts du ðɪs//	🇬🇧 //wɛl hɪə ɡəʊz// 🇺🇸 //wɛl hɪr ɡoʊz//
Meaning	A way to say you want to start something.	A way to show you're starting something or taking a risk.
Example	Alright, team, let's do this!	Well here goes, I’m going to try bungee jumping for the first time!
Register	Informal	Neutral
How common	Top 2,000 (common)	Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Collocations	let's do this together, let's do this now, let's do this as a team	Well here goes again, Well here goes nothing, Well here goes the plan
Antonyms	Let's not do this, Let's avoid this, Let's cancel this	-
Common mistakes	Using it in formal speeches or presentations., Saying it when not genuinely motivated., Confusing it with 'let's do that' when referring to a specific task.	Using it in too formal situations., Misplacing the stress on wrong words., Not using it when taking a risk.
Usage notes	Used to express enthusiasm and readiness to begin a task. Typically informal; not suitable for formal situations.	Used to express determination before beginning an action. It's informal and often used in friendly or casual contexts, but can also be appropriate in light-hearted situations.

See it in real clips

GRUMPY: Three of a kind, let's do this. CHUCKLES: That's it? Three guys?

Succession › S1 E1

All right, let's do this!

The Pitt › S1 E1

OK. Let's do this.

GRUMPY: Three of a kind, let's do this. CHUCKLES: That's it? Three guys?

Succession › S1 E1

All right, let's do this!

Let's do this

Well, here goes.

Well here goes

Frequently asked questions: Let's do this vs Well here goes

What's the difference between Let's do this and Well here goes?

Let's do this: A way to say you want to start something. Well here goes: A way to show you're starting something or taking a risk.

Which is more formal: Let's do this and Well here goes?

Well here goes is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Let's do this and Well here goes?

Let's do this is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Let's do this: Alright, team, let's do this! Well here goes: Well here goes, I’m going to try bungee jumping for the first time!

Can I use Let's do this and Well here goes interchangeably?

Not always. Let's do this and Well here goes are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.