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go for it

A2 informal intransitive
In simple words

Do it! Don't hold back — try your best!

Meanings

1 A2 idiomatic informal

Used to encourage someone to do something boldly, without hesitation.

"You've been thinking about applying for that job for months — just go for it!"

"If you see something you want, go for it."

— Common motivational expression widely attributed in various forms to numerous public speakers and self-help contexts.
Usage notes

Fixed expression. Cannot be grammatically altered (e.g., '*go for that' is not the same idiom). Used to encourage someone who is hesitating. Common in both British and American English. Very energetic and positive in tone.

Commonly used with

just definitely absolutely why not think you should

Forms

Base
go for it
I/you/we/they
3rd person
goes for it
he/she/it
Past simple
went for it
yesterday
Past participle
gone for it
have + pp
-ing form
going for it
continuous

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Synonyms

give it a go try it go ahead take the plunge seize the opportunity just do it

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