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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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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

"I had a very clear opportunity and I went for it," said Piastri, who had widespread sympathy and support from fellow-drivers including Leclerc.

From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025

At the trade deadline, the Phillies went for it, acquiring Dodger targets outfielder Harrison Bader and closer Jhoan Duran.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

DiCaprio said that Anderson has "done a lot of films but in this one, he really went for it".

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

I didn’t know what else to do, so I went for it.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen