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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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And while Isomorphic Labs has a lot going for it, it’s not the only “AI-bio” company working with a legacy pharmaceutical partner to develop its own drugs.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

That might be the best thing the stock has going for it.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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

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

He’s smiling, almost sheepish, as if to say: We’re going for it, but who knows.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel