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You go on

🇬🇧 UK //juː ɡəʊ ɒn// 🇺🇸 US //ju ɡoʊ ɑn//

Meaning of You go on

To continue or proceed with an action or speech.

In simple words: To continue doing something or to proceed.

You go on in a sentence

• You go on, I'm listening.
• Please go on with your story!
• He decided to go on talking despite the interruptions.
• After a brief pause, she went on to explain her point.
• You can go on and take your time.

How to use You go on

Used to indicate that someone should continue speaking or performing an action. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings but can be less formal depending on context.

Grammar pattern

go on + action

Memory hint

Imagine you are in a line and someone says 'Go on, move forward!'

Related words

Collocations with You go on

• go on talking
• go on with that
• go on to explain

Synonyms for You go on

• continue
• proceed
• persist
• carry on
• keep going

Common mistakes with You go on

• Using 'go on' without context, leading to confusion about what to continue.
• Confusing 'go on' with 'keep going', which can change the nuance slightly.
• Omitting 'to' before the verb in infinitive constructions like 'go on to explain'.

Frequently asked questions about You go on

What does You go on mean?

To continue doing something or to proceed.

What is the definition of You go on?

To continue or proceed with an action or speech.

How do you use You go on in a sentence?

You go on, I'm listening.

Can you give another example of You go on?

Please go on with your story!

What are synonyms for You go on?

Common alternatives include continue, proceed, persist, carry on, keep going.

What words go with You go on?

It commonly pairs with go on talking, go on with that, go on to explain.

What are common mistakes when using You go on?

Using 'go on' without context, leading to confusion about what to continue. Confusing 'go on' with 'keep going', which can change the nuance slightly. Omitting 'to' before the verb in infinitive constructions like 'go on to explain'.

How do you pronounce You go on?

US: //ju ɡoʊ ɑn//, UK: //juː ɡəʊ ɒn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You go on?

Used to indicate that someone should continue speaking or performing an action. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings but can be less formal depending on context.