1078 – What Does “Go Ahead” Really Mean?

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1078 - What Does "Go Ahead" Really Mean?

Go ahead. Go ahead and start without me. You go ahead. I’ll catch up. Go right ahead. Go ahead, I’m listening.

Go ahead. Two simple words that you’ll hear all the time in everyday American English. Sometimes we use it to give someone permission. Sometimes it means start or continue. Sometimes we use it to tell someone to go before us. And depending on your tone of voice, “Go ahead” can even sound like a challenge. So today, we’re going to look at what “go ahead” really means and how you can use it in everyday conversation.

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