Meanings
noungoing-to (plural going-tos)
plural going-tos
- A promised future action or achievement.
Their to-do lists can be impressive, inspiring and sometimes intimidating. Sadly, though, the vast majority of these 'going tos' end up in the trash heap of 'should haves', 'would haves' and 'could haves'
2010, Shaun Belding, Win at Work: Navigate the Nasties, Get Things Done and Get Ahead
Origin
Deverbal from going to.
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