(someone) went that-a-way In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(someone) went that-a-way", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Tommy Tran

2021-08-10 10:08

(someone) went that-a-way verb phrase

Used for saying that the person being looked for has gone in that direction. Frequently used in comedic or clichéd works of fiction.

Oh, I'm not sure. Maybe he went that-a-way.

A: "Excuse me, have you seen anyone wearing a blue jacket ran across here?" B: "Yeah! He went that-a-way!"

fairly and squarely

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In case there are two people doing something together, only one of them can take the lead.

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To lead the way for someone or something.

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To be better or more successful than other people, companies, or countries in a particular activity

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To confront with someone or something directly, often in an unpleasant situation to solve a problem

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1. A type of soup that contains small pieces of pasta shaped into letters.

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1. I enjoyed alphabet soup when I was young.

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