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1) to 'go off' can be to complain about something, as in, 'he was going off about his big phone bill'. 2) it can be used to describe a person who talks a lot but says nothing, as in, 'that guy was going off at the mouth and just wouldn't stop it'. 3) and lastly, it can be used to describe a person who is deeply intent on their current actions, as in, 'she was going off on that dance floor'.
Go off has several meanings. They all seem to be non literal meanings.
become bad - Smell this meat I think it has gone off. (present perfect)
suddenly make a noise - The alarm went off at 6:00am. (past simple)
stop - The heating goes off at midnight. (present simple)
become angry - When Jack saw the damage he went off his head. (past simple)
Notice how the verb go changes with the different tenses.
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No, it is a statement. They are telling someone or something to go and live in freedom.
What is the meaning of the idiom suck it up?
The meaning of the idiom suck it up is to stand up or stand tall amidst all troubles. It can also be reversed as "compose yourself", "bear your troubles", and "go on".
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Is rum go an idiom?
It's slang. It means an odd event, something surprising.
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It's the herd mentality...everyone else is doing it, I will too.
