I searched and got "no match" so I make bold to submit the possibility that a new phrase has entered the language. Heard it uttered by George W. Bush when he was interviewed during the Olympic pre-show.
Speaking of the very high security arrangements for the Olympics he said something to the effect that the US was giving the security forces' arrangements for other large gatherings a "go by."
From the sense of it I got that the tight security measures at the Olympics are a measure by which others may go by.
Has this gained popularity of late and I missed it? GW's use was first time I heard it.
(Lost in the wilds of New Hampshire - e)