A term of excitement or encouragement.
Popularised by the Scott Mills Show. Originally heard on the Radio 4 programme "The Archers" when an excerpt was used for the feature "Innuendo Bingo" on the aforementioned "Scott Mills Show".
Popularised by the Scott Mills Show. Originally heard on the Radio 4 programme "The Archers" when an excerpt was used for the feature "Innuendo Bingo" on the aforementioned "Scott Mills Show".
Lad 1. We're about to win the game.
Lad 2. GO ON PIGS!
While a volunteer shouts encouragement at people trying to finish a marathon "Go on pigs!".
Lad 2. GO ON PIGS!
While a volunteer shouts encouragement at people trying to finish a marathon "Go on pigs!".
by Timmy Trendy February 8, 2013
Get the Go on pigs mug.When 'going on the lash' is used in conversation, it calls to the speaker and listeners minds the intention of getting drunk or 'pissed'. This is done among friends, particularly close male ones. If we were to plot age with frequency of lashing we would see somewhat of a pictorial representation of the following: one rarely goes on the lash before age 10, a bit more before 18, spiking between 19-26. After this it steadily declines, all but disappearing by age 60.
Going on the lash is an activity that is considered fun for those participating, but not necessarily by its witnesses. Further, going on the lash is an event which is not defined by a singular moment but by a night (and, if you are adventurous, afternoon/night). We also see that this is an activity which is shared across all socio-economic backgrounds.
Going on the lash is culturally specific, and is most often used in the UK and Ireland. Going on the lash, however, is not confined to English speaking Europeans: rather, it should be considered as a variant of an age-old, universally graspable, activity. Looking at a specific example we see forms of activity that mimic certain features of the lash. For instance, the phrase in American English of 'getting after it' has a similar meaning, particularly with regards to the underlying intention of the speaker; alcohol's primary place, etc). However, this phrase (and these ideas) ultimately fail to entirely capture essence of the lash.
Going on the lash is an activity that is considered fun for those participating, but not necessarily by its witnesses. Further, going on the lash is an event which is not defined by a singular moment but by a night (and, if you are adventurous, afternoon/night). We also see that this is an activity which is shared across all socio-economic backgrounds.
Going on the lash is culturally specific, and is most often used in the UK and Ireland. Going on the lash, however, is not confined to English speaking Europeans: rather, it should be considered as a variant of an age-old, universally graspable, activity. Looking at a specific example we see forms of activity that mimic certain features of the lash. For instance, the phrase in American English of 'getting after it' has a similar meaning, particularly with regards to the underlying intention of the speaker; alcohol's primary place, etc). However, this phrase (and these ideas) ultimately fail to entirely capture essence of the lash.
"The wife's out of town lads, how about we go on the lash?!" (29 year old construction worker).
"When these exams are done, we are certainly going on the lash!" (University undergraduate).
"While last night was indeed incredible, the hangover which ensues from going on the lash is getting harder and harder to endure" (33 year old office worker).
Ah, yes. I do indeed remember my times in Oxford fondly, particularly when we got after it. I mean, when we got to go on the lash. (American PhD student who spent time in the UK).
"When these exams are done, we are certainly going on the lash!" (University undergraduate).
"While last night was indeed incredible, the hangover which ensues from going on the lash is getting harder and harder to endure" (33 year old office worker).
Ah, yes. I do indeed remember my times in Oxford fondly, particularly when we got after it. I mean, when we got to go on the lash. (American PhD student who spent time in the UK).
by chillingindeed March 29, 2011
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A term used to encourage or re-inforce a good act, typically used by father to son (at a football game or when he gets a beautiful chick) or alternatively used by work collegues within "British" sales culture to congratulate on a good job;
Example 1:
Son comes home after long eventful night out, "dad i kissed lucy tonight"
Dad respond "Go on Son"
Example 2:
Sara who works for a Successful Startup company closes a deal for $120,000 and her COO comes into the office and says "Go on Son"
Son comes home after long eventful night out, "dad i kissed lucy tonight"
Dad respond "Go on Son"
Example 2:
Sara who works for a Successful Startup company closes a deal for $120,000 and her COO comes into the office and says "Go on Son"
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Get the go on wit yo bad self mug.by Jan Vlcek September 11, 2007
Get the go on the wagon mug.Taken from 2 Kings 2:23, literally meaning go to heaven, is a phrase used to mock Christians, especially when they're being belligerent. Unlike the story in the bible, the user will generally not get retribution for using this phrase.
by Amy_S April 19, 2019
Get the Go on up mug.A Phrase initially coined by british tennis fans during wimbledon to genuinely cheer on 'Tiger' Tim Henman.
Due to its negative effect it is now used as mock encouragement to try and stop someone from suceeding or in jest to put a friend down whos trying their hardest but failing.
It should really be shouted or chanted loudly to have the desired effect!
Due to its negative effect it is now used as mock encouragement to try and stop someone from suceeding or in jest to put a friend down whos trying their hardest but failing.
It should really be shouted or chanted loudly to have the desired effect!
Watching a football match and the opposition step up to take a penalty...
Opposition Support (in the hope he misses): Go On Tim!
During a friendly challange between two friends trying to down a pint of beer the quickest..
Onlooker to either or both: Go On Tim Get It Down!!
Opposition Support (in the hope he misses): Go On Tim!
During a friendly challange between two friends trying to down a pint of beer the quickest..
Onlooker to either or both: Go On Tim Get It Down!!
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