go for it

verb — 3 senses

go for it

verb
1

Idiomatic To put maximum effort into achieving something.

  • To win the competition he has to beat his personal best, and he's going for it.
  • He really went for it.
1 more example
  • Go for it! You can win this!
2

To decide to do something; especially after a period of hesitation.

  • His phone was off so I couldn't ask his permission, so I decided to just go for it.
3

Idiomatic, Imperative Used to grant permission for or to give endorsement of a suggestion or proposal.

  • May I use your bathroom? ― Go for it!
Related terms
have something going for it

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