Phrasal Verbs

go for (3)

This page is about the phrasal verb go for (3)

Meaning

to physically attack a person or an animal

Synonym

attack

For example

  • go for sb/sth As soon as I walked through the gate, the dog went for me. I had to jump over the fence to get away!

  • go for sb/sth He went for the guy with a broken bottle and nearly killed him.

Quick Quiz

I had just left the club when these guys went for me, so I

a. thanked them for their offer

b. ran as fast as I could

c. had a nice chat with them
a) thanked them for their offer b) ran as fast as I could c) had a nice chat with them
go for (3)

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