"great go" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-great go.ogg [Australia] Forms: great gos [plural], great goes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|s|great goes}} great go (plural great gos or great goes)
  1. (UK, university slang, dated) The final examination for a degree. Tags: UK, dated Categories (topical): Universities Synonyms: great-go Derived forms: greats Related terms: little go
    Sense id: en-great_go-en-noun-M5yxj5UD Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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