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Go down a treat

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

To be enjoyed very much or received with enthusiasm.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. The warm muffins went down a treat after the walk.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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To be enjoyed very much or received with enthusiasm.
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Go down a treat — To be enjoyed very much or received with enthusiasm.

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To be enjoyed very much or received with enthusiasm.

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When to use it

Use it informally, especially in UK English, for food, entertainment or an idea that people really enjoy.

More examples in context

  • Our short comedy sketch went down a treat at the club evening.
  • The extra practice game went down a treat with the class.

Usage note

Use went for the past tense. “Work a treat” means work very effectively; “go down a treat” focuses on enjoyment or a positive reception.

A short conversation

A: Did the class like the new activity?
B: It went down a treat. They asked to play again.
A: We can use it for revision next week.

One more practice question

What does “The homemade soup went down a treat” mean?

A. People enjoyed the soup very much.
B. People strongly disliked the soup.

Check your answer

A. The expression describes a very positive reception.

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