Go for

verb

To choose or select someone or something.

If given a choice between ice cream and cake, I would always go for cake.

Often appears as...

go for it
go for the gold

verb

To make an attempt or effort to achieve something.

He decided to go for the total record in his final year.

Often appears as...

go for the record
go for the kill

verb

To attack or criticize someone.

He seemed to be going for her during the whole meeting.

Often appears as...

go for the throat
go for the jugular

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To like or be attracted to something or someone.

I don't know what you see in him, but if you like him, go for it.

Often appears as...

go for the looks
go for the charm

verb

Approach something with enthusiasm or energy.

When she saw the finish line, she really went for it.

Often appears as...

go for it with all your might
go for it with all you've got

verb

To choose or select someone or something.

If given a choice between ice cream and cake, I would always go for cake.

Often appears as...

go for it
go for the gold

verb

To make an attempt or effort to achieve something.

He decided to go for the total record in his final year.

Often appears as...

go for the record
go for the kill

verb

To attack or criticize someone.

He seemed to be going for her during the whole meeting.

Often appears as...

go for the throat
go for the jugular

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To like or be attracted to something or someone.

I don't know what you see in him, but if you like him, go for it.

Often appears as...

go for the looks
go for the charm

verb

Approach something with enthusiasm or energy.

When she saw the finish line, she really went for it.

Often appears as...

go for it with all your might
go for it with all you've got

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Pro Tip 1/2

Preference Expression

Use 'go for' when expressing a personal preference or choice among options.

I usually go for the vegetarian option at restaurants.

Pro Tip 2/2

Casual Suggestions

'Go for' is casual, great for making suggestions in informal settings.

Let's go for a walk in the park.

Pro Tip 1/2

Preference Expression

Use 'go for' when expressing a personal preference or choice among options.

I usually go for the vegetarian option at restaurants.

Pro Tip 2/2

Casual Suggestions

'Go for' is casual, great for making suggestions in informal settings.

Let's go for a walk in the park.

Pro Tip 1/2

Preference Expression

Use 'go for' when expressing a personal preference or choice among options.

I usually go for the vegetarian option at restaurants.

Pro Tip 2/2

Casual Suggestions

'Go for' is casual, great for making suggestions in informal settings.

Let's go for a walk in the park.

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