go-to
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊˌtu/
adj
Etymology: A univerbation of go + to. Compare typologically convenient, Russian подходя́щий (podxodjáščij) (<~ ходи́ть (xodítʹ)).
- 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.”
- 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)).
- A person or thing that is one’s usual choice.
“Going for a drink after work is usually my go-to.”