"you go, girl" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} you go, girl
  1. (informal) An expression of encouragement, chiefly for a girl or woman. Tags: informal Synonyms: YGG [initialism], attagirl Related terms: girl power
    Sense id: en-you_go,_girl-en-intj-pD7s-1tU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "\"You go, girl!\" has become a sort of affirmation anthem for African American women. Elaine Lee takes it back to its literal roots, imploring her sisters (whom she laments as having been \"reluctant travelers far too long\") to hit the road and see the world.",
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          "ref": "1999, Cameron Tuttle, The Bad Girl's Guide to the Open Road, page 7:",
          "text": "You go, girl! Your life is an open road.",
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