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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They went for it and they were not just brave, they created plenty of chances.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Hannah Mayuski, a freelance social-media marketer in Atlanta who got breast implants in early December, said she just went for it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

This time, with just more than 90 seconds left in the first half, he went for it on fourth and three at the Panthers’ 19-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

He faked a pass and their forward went for it as Trip threw up a short jumper for the deuce.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers