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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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"This ground has got so much going for it, but the bit in the middle is the most important bit and it's not good enough at the moment."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Beneath the surface, Japan has much more going for it, and for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

While the chip giant’s involvement is a sure boon for any AI-adjacent company, Nebius has a lot going for it from a technical standpoint.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

The Dugout had nothing going for it, except that we loved it.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam