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goes for it

goes for it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of go for it.

Meaning of go for it

Verb

go for it (third-person singular simple present goes for it, present participle going for it, simple past went for it, past participle gone for it)

  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.
  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.
    Synonyms:
    make a move
  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!
    Synonyms:
    go ahead

Questions about goes for it

What is goes for it the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Goes for it is the third-person singular simple present indicative of go for it.

Words near goes for it in the dictionary

  1. goes for a Burton
  2. goes for a song
  3. goes for a toss
  4. goes for broke
  5. goes for gold
  6. goes for it
  7. goes for nothing
  8. goes for the gloves
  9. goes for the gold
  10. goes for the jugular
  11. goes for the jugular vein

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