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What does it mean if we "go from there"?

This was taken from a June 2011 story about implementing drug dogs at a nearby high school. Story: https://patch.com/california/hermosabeach/drug-dog...

The student board member was concerned about the dog's power of smell, asking if it is safe to solely check the lockers. The assistant superintendent joked "maybe", reasoning that the school needs new lockers for this reason. However, he notes that when the school and police find drugs in a locker, they investigate. The school resource officer describes that "they will talk to the student who supposedly had the locker and go from there".

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  • 12 months ago
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    'Go from there' is a phrase that's gotten really popular in just the last few years.  It really just means 'we'll make a decision at that time in the future'.

    I want to learn to drive.  Will you teach me?

    Do you have a learner's permit?

    No.

    Well, get your permit and we'll go from there.

    What kind of pet food should I get?

    Do you have a pet?

    No, I'm going to get one.

    Well, decide whether you want a cat or a dog or a snake, and we'll go from there.

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