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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

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

Unfortunately, the dividend is the best thing the stock has going for it right now.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Chuck had tried to act brave from the time he first found out they were going for it, but his sweaty skin and dazed eyes revealed the truth.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner