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Значение идиомы go by
[go by] {v.} 1. To go or move past; pass.
Bob had to go by thepost office on his way to school, so he mailed the letter.
2. Tofollow; copy; obey.
Mother goes by a pattern when she makes adress.
You will find Main Street without trouble if you go byFather’s directions.
If you ride a bicycle, you must go by therules of the road.
3. To be known by; be called.
Many actors donot go by their real names.
Fred goes by the nickname of Chubby.
4. To pass; be over; end.
Time goes by quickly on vacation.
Thehorse and buggy days have gone by.
The flowers have all gone by. What will I do for a bouquet?
5. To stop for a short visit; go tosomeone’s house for a short while.
“Have you seen Bill lately?””Yes, I went by his house last week.”
Compare: STOP BY.
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