choose or try to get
If you're not sure which dessert to have, I recommend you go for the chocolate cake.
go for — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
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attack
The dog suddenly went for the mailman as he walked past the gate.
be sold at (price)
The rare manuscript went for over £50,000 at the auction.
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1. choose or try to get
B1informalspoken
to choose something or try to get or achieve it, often because you want it or think it's the best option.
If you're not sure which dessert to have, I recommend you go for the chocolate cake.
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B2informalspoken
to attack someone or something, either physically or with words.
The dog suddenly went for the mailman as he walked past the gate.
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C2neutralboth
to be sold for a particular amount of money, especially at an auction or in a financial context.
The rare manuscript went for over £50,000 at the auction.
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