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went 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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Buss trusted his instincts and went for it, the enlistment of Riley fashioning a culture that remained strong until the death of Buss in 2013.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

Detroit twice went for it on fourth down but failed to convert both times.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

"In Brazil, ironically, it was Oscar who got a penalty for nudging Antonelli, but at least he went for it."

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

Last season, teams faced with that same scenario went for it 57% of the time, up from 27% in 2016-17.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

There was a break, and so Moss went for it.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro