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go for it

British pronunciation/ɡˈəʊ fɔːɹ ɪt/
American pronunciation/ɡˈoʊ fɔːɹ ɪt/
go for it
[SENTENCE]
1

used to encourage someone to try their best in doing or achieving what they want

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What is the origin of the idiom "go for it" and when to use it?

While the exact origin of the idiom "go for it" is challenging to pinpoint, it emerged in the mid-20th century and gained popularity in American English. The phrase likely evolved from the combination of the verbs "go" and "for," expressing a sense of taking action and pursuing something wholeheartedly. It became commonly used in informal and motivational contexts, encouraging individuals to seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and pursue their ambitions without hesitation.

go for sth

British pronunciation/ɡˌəʊ fɔː ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
American pronunciation/ɡˌoʊ fɔːɹ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
to go for sth
[PHRASE]
1

to try hard to achieve something with enthusiasm and determination

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to [go] for {sth} definition and meaning
2

to choose or select something, especially after considering various options

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Examples
1So, if you want to go see the original skit for yourself, go for it!
2and you're sad and you wanna make a video to talk about it, go for it, I mean, if somebody broke an expensive palette of mine, I would be upset too and if I wanna talk about it that's fine.
3Go for it.
4If you find a topic that really speaks to you, on an off day, if you want to talk about it, if you have that headspace, go for it, but there's other little things that happen every now and then or every single day, you can just leave that up to somebody else.
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