go 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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"I tried to encourage them to go for it."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

We were getting a second chance to start fresh and go for it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Secondly, there is anxiety among the potential challengers, weighing up if, when or whether to go for it.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

"If you really want to do it, I always encourage people to go for it," Kerr said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Where can she go for it on this fishbowl island?

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez