Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts

go for it

go for it
Meaning(s)
1) decide and proceed with something
  • How to MemorizePopularity HighProfessional HighSocial
    • I think we should go for it
  • Analysis
    If you decide to 'go for' something it means to make a decision to proceed with it. "Should we book a holiday for our week off? Yes! I think we should go for it!" This is a positive casual phrase usually used to encourage someone else. It can be used in social and professional contexts.
  • Social Examples (Basic)
    1. When the CEO read the exciting business proposal, he decided the company should go for it.
    2. Don't be cautious. Let's go for it, said the captain to her teammates.
  • Professional Examples (Basic)

    1. My advisor suggested I sell those shares. I think I'm going to go for it.

    2. A new position has opened up and I think you should go for it.

  • Further Suggestions
    give it a (try/shot) break a leg go all (out/the way) give (in/up) give (in/up)
Category
General Business Operations Meetings
Previous go for the jugular
Next go easy on (somebody)

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