Meaning trap
go for
choose or try to get
to choose something or try to get or achieve it, often because you want it or think it's the best option.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
to choose something or try to get or achieve it, often because you want it or think it's the best option.
Another meaning of 'go for' is 'attack'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- If you're not sure which dessert to have, I recommend you go for the chocolate cake.daily life
- If I had the chance to study abroad, I would definitely go for it because I love experiencing new cultures.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: go for + noun/gerund
WrongI'll go for to the pasta.
RightI'll go for the pasta.
'Go for + thing' directly — no 'to'.
Patterngo for + noun/gerund
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Go for' is the casual way to say you've chosen off a menu or list. 'Select the option' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
go for + choicethe cheaper oneitthe specialthe safe option
Don't confuse it
Not about physically going somewhere, but about making a choice or effort.
Related
- go for (attack) — Another meaning of 'go for' is 'attack'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.