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1. try to obtain something you want: to make an effort to obtain something because it is suitable for you or important to you
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informal
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  I really think you should go for that sales job.
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2. like somebody or something lot: to prefer, like, or be interested in something or somebody
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informal
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I don't really go for science fiction.
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3. choose something: to choose one thing rather than another
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informal
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I think I'll go for the chocolate cheesecake - how about you?
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4. attack somebody: to attack somebody physically or verbally
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5. command price: to be worth or sold for a particular amount
In the end the house went for far less than its market value.
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6. be relevant to somebody: to apply or be relevant to somebody
She needs to be more careful in her work - and that goes for you, too!
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go for it not to stop or relax until you aggressively reach your goal (slang)often used as a command
The coach told the team to get out there and go for it.
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have something going for you to be in a situation where something is useful or helpful to you to a particular extent (informal)
She has a lot going for her in the tennis championship, given her season's record.
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