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going for it

VERB

take a risk

Synonyms

WEAK

bet the farm bet the ranch exert oneself go all out go for broke pull out all the stops put one's heart and soul into it shoot the works use every muscle

Example Sentences

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"Hopefully that will give us more traction to be able to push them to say 'we're going for it again,'" she says.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

At one time, the Frank Putnam Flint fountain on the south side of Los Angeles City Hall had three things going for it:

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The mutual fund has a lot going for it.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For instance, throughout his time on the sideline, he has been among the more aggressive coaches going for it on fourth downs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

I guess that’s another thing Miss Preston’s has going for it.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland