What comes before we go?

AWAY

Think of a common phrase that means "departing" or "leaving soon"—the first word might be what you're looking for.

The clue "What comes before we go?" plays on the phrase "away we go," where "away" is the word that naturally precedes it. It’s a simple wordplay trick—by splitting the common expression, the answer becomes the missing first part. Think of it like finishing the phrase backward to reveal the solution.