go for it verb3 •To put maximum effort into achieving something.To win the competition he has to beat his personal best, and he's going for it.He really went for it. •Used to grant permission for or to give endorsement of a suggestion or proposal.May I use your bathroom? ― Go for it! •To decide to do something; especially after a period of hesitation.His phone was off so I couldn't ask his permission, so I decided to just go for it. formswent for it · gone for it · going for it · goes for it