go it strong—(also: come it strong ) speak or act in a way which is too extreme:
- He is about forty, looks young for that, drinks powerful tea, and then goes it strong upon all subjects.
go strong—
1. = go it strong:
- He also intends to go strong on trying to achieve full internet access for all students.
2. (Progressive Tense) be very old but still in good health:
- My father is nearly ninety now and still going strong.
3. (Progressive Tense) exist for a long time but be still popular, or working well:
- The group was a huge success, both personally and professionally, and it is still going strong.