go and (do something)



go and (do something)

To be so foolish, negligent, unfortunate, or thoughtless as to do something. "Go and" in this sense is used as a modifier to express or intensify a negative sentiment regarding the action. You can have a few cookies as a snack, but don't go and spoil your appetite for dinner! I had the money in my pocket to cover rent for this month, but I went and spent it all at the bar.
See also: and

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SarahSER-ə (English), SAR-ə (English), ZAH-rah (German)English, French, German, Hebrew, Arabic, Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Barrett['bærət]
Juliettezhoo-lee-ETFrench
HỮU-Vietnamese
KurtisKUR-tisEnglish
CordKAWRTGerman