Go on.

Go on.

1. Lit. Please continue. •

Alice: I guess I should stop here. Tom: No. Don't stop talking. I'm very interested. Go on.

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Bill: Don't turn here. Go on. It's the next corner. Bob: Thanks. I didn't think that was where we should turn.

2. Lit. go out of one's way (to do something) to happen. •

What went on here last night?

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The teacher asked what was going on.

3. Fig. That's silly!; You don't mean that! (Usually Go on!) •

John: Go on! You're making that up! Bill: I am not. It's the truth!

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Bill: Gee, that looks like a snake there in the path. Bob: Go on! That isn't a snake. No snake is that big.