“went over this” is a very common English phrase, and
it can mean a few related things depending on context. Let’s break it down.
1. Literal / basic meaning
Went over = reviewed or examined carefully
Example:
- We
went over the report before submitting it.
- The
teacher went over the homework in class.
So here, it means:
“looked at it carefully, step by step, to make sure it’s
correct or understood”
2. Another meaning: explain to someone
Sometimes went over can mean explained something
to someone.
Example:
- The
professor went over the formula again because the students didn’t
understand.
- Can
you go over the instructions one more time?
So in this sense:
“went over” = “explained / discussed / clarified”
3. Common grammar pattern
- go/went
over + something
- something
= report, homework, plan, instructions, material, etc.
Examples:
- I
went over my notes before the exam. → reviewed
- He
went over the rules with the new team members. → explained
🔹 Quick tip:
- Went
over this is usually past tense (already reviewed/explained)
- Go
over this = present/future tense (let’s review/explain it now)
💡 Memory trick:
Think of it like “walking across something slowly to check
everything carefully” → that’s why we use go/went over for reviewing or
explaining.
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