(British English, especially West Midlands) To take a long and convoluted route or approach to something, either literally or figuratively.
Idioms Starting with "G"
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To make the greatest possible effort; to do something with maximum energy and resources.
To fully commit to an endeavor or task.
To agree with a group or accept a situation, even if one doesn't fully support it, in order to avoid conflict or maintain harmony.
To become extremely angry or excited.
(British English) To take a long, indirect, and often unnecessary route or approach to something, either literally or figuratively. (Similar to 'beat around the bush').
To start over after a failure.
To become extremely angry, enraged, or lose one's temper suddenly.
To become wild, crazy, or extremely excited, often in a negative sense (lose control) or positive sense (very excited).
(Vulgar slang) To become extremely angry, irrational, or insane; to lose control.
To be available and unwanted; to remain unused or unclaimed due to a lack of interest.
To fail completely or go bankrupt.