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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
to tackle a task vigorously
interjection
archaican 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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of go-to1
Idioms and Phrases
See going to .
Also, go toward . Contribute to a result, as in Can you name the bones that go to make the arms and legs? or The director has a good eye for seeing what will go toward an entire scene . [c. 1600]
Begin, start, as in By the time she went to call, she'd forgotten what she wanted to say . The related idiom go to it means “get started, get going.” P.G. Wodehouse used it in Louder & Funnier (1932): “Stoke up and go to it.” [First half of 1700s]
Example Sentences
Who’s your go-to writer for inspiration?
So who’s your go-to writer for inspiration or just for the sheer pleasure of reading?
Even his slider, which remains his go-to secondary weapon, was fanned on only three times in 15 swings.
It was also at ABC where Walters became the go-to for special interview programs where she talked candidly with newsmakers — from former presidents to famous celebrities.
By punting on the first and refraining from using any of his go-to relievers in a loss, Roberts ensured his team would be positioned to win the series finale.
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