go in for
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To enjoy doing something regularly, or to enter a contest.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To enjoy or habitually take part in an activity or interest.
"I don't really go in for team sports — I prefer running alone."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To formally enter or compete in an examination or competition.
"She decided to go in for the regional piano competition."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily British English. Two main senses: (1) to have a liking for or regularly do a type of activity; (2) to formally enter a competition or exam. The first sense is often used in the negative (e.g., 'I don't really go in for that sort of thing').
Commonly used with
sports competitions cooking that sort of thing marathons exams
Forms
Base
go in for
I/you/we/they
3rd person
goes in for
he/she/it
Past simple
went in for
yesterday
Past participle
gone in for
have + pp
-ing form
going in for
continuous
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