phrasal verb

Go for

Letter GInseparable

2Sections

Attack

Meanings

  • Attack (inseparable, International English)
  • Be attracted to (inseparable, International English)
  • Choose, select (inseparable, International English)
  • Try to get (inseparable, International English)
  • Have something favourable (inseparable, International English)
  • Pass for or serve as (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • The neighbour's dog WENT FOR the postman and bit him.
  • She tends to GO FOR guys like him.
  • I'll GO FOR the soup of the day, followed by the duck.
  • The player WENT FOR the ball but missed.
  • The play didn't have much GOING FOR IT and we left halfway through.
  • It's a couch that also GOES FOR a bed.

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