"little go" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-little go.ogg [Australia] Forms: little gos [plural], little goes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|s|little goes}} little go (plural little gos or little goes)
  1. (UK, university slang, dated) The preliminary examination for a degree. Wikipedia link: Responsions Tags: UK, dated Categories (topical): Universities Synonyms: responsions, smalls (english: Oxford University), little-go Related terms: great go
    Sense id: en-little_go-en-noun-E6~3IrLw Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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