Phrasal Verbs

go for (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb go for (1)

INFORMAL

Meaning

to try to get something or achieve something

For example

  • go for sth Are you planning to go for that job in the UN?

  • go for sth The referee thought I kicked the guy on purpose, but I didn't. I was going for the ball.

Quick Quiz

When they compete at the Olympic Games, the athletes are going for

a. a nice holiday

b. the free meals

c. the gold medals
a) a nice holiday b) the free meals c) the gold medals

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