losgehen — meaning in English

English meaning

• sally noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
• snap verb To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.

Senses

losgehen is used for these senses in English:

• sally (intransitive) To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth").
• snap (transitive, dated) To speak to abruptly or sharply; to treat snappishly; usually with up.

sally — full definition

1. noun A sudden dash out from a defended position to attack, or a similar sudden burst of activity.
2. noun A short trip or excursion, or a witty, sharp remark made in conversation.
3. verb To set out suddenly, especially to venture forth from a safe place.

snap — full definition

1. verb To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
2. verb To speak suddenly and sharply, often out of irritation.
3. noun A quick photograph.
4. adjective Made suddenly, without much thought or planning.

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