Country Dictionary

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go on

A surprised reaction to outrageous news (good or bad). The way it is said indicates whether it is a happy surprised or a bad shock. A happy "go on" is usually ran together to sound like, "gwan", whereas an upset or shocked "go on" sounds more like, "go...wawn".

Sally: "Guess what, I got the job!" Mary: "Go on!!!"

by newfie4L August 13, 2007