"to go hiking" vs "to go for a hike" vs "to hike"
AND
"to go swimming" vs "to go for a swim" vs "to swim"
AND
"to go walking" vs "to go for a walk" vs "to walk"
What is the difference between those three items in each line? When would you use each or one but not another?
FUN ENGLISH FACT OF THE DAY:
From this, we know "to go" is followed by a gerund in certain idiomatic expressions to express, for the most part, recreational activities.
"to go"... birdwatching, boating, bowling, camping, canoeing, dancing, fishing, hiking, hunting, jogging, running, sailing, shopping, sightseeing, swimming, etc.
Hi!
I'd like to know if there are actually any differences. But I'll make a wild guess:
(I don't want any English learner to take this into account because I'm not an English speaker and I'm simply guessing and hoping someone to say if I'm completely wrong or not so wrong)
For example for me:
"To (V)" is just the "raw" action.
"I swim every day for an hour"
"To go (V)+ing" Is the "raw" action + some more necessary actions involved.
"It takes me 2 hours to go swimming every day"
"To go for a + (V)" Gives me the sensation of something more casual and also something done just to enjoy.
"Let's go for a swim tomorrow! We'll have a great time!"
Does this make any sense?
Cheers! ^_^
I think that makes perfect sense!
Any other opinions? Don't be afraid to guess or give your interpretations?
