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go-to

noun

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adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊˌtu/

adj

Etymology: A univerbation of go + to. Compare typologically convenient, Russian подходя́щий (podxodjáščij) (<~ ходи́ть (xodítʹ)).

  1. Desired; desirable; of choice.

    Cheesecake is my go-to food whenever I feel down.

    The USA Network, let's face it, isn't anyone's go-to channel.

  2. Reliable; likely to perform in difficult circumstances.

    Smith is your go-to person if you want lasting results.

    Trump resisted for many weeks. He called the Epstein story a “hoax,” his go-to move for maximally damaging accusations.

noun

Etymology: A univerbation of go + to. Compare typologically convenient, Russian подходя́щий (podxodjáščij) (<~ ходи́ть (xodítʹ)).

  1. A person or thing that is one’s usual choice.

    Going for a drink after work is usually my go-to.

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