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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To apply to or be true of (used to include someone in a statement)

Example sentence
That rule goes for everyone, not just you.
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Common pattern: go for + person/group (indicating inclusion)

goes for everyone

the same goes for

that goes for you too

goes for all of us

applies and goes for

Separable usage
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The same goes for the rest of the team. ✅ (Correct)

The same goes the rest of the team for. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)

Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To attempt to achieve or pursue

Example sentence
She's going for the gold medal this year.
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Common pattern: go for + goal/achievement (noun)

go for the record

go for the gold

went for the win

go for it

go for the promotion

Separable usage
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He goes for his personal best at every race. ✅ (Correct)

He goes his personal best at every race for. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)

Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To choose or select

Example sentence
I'll go for the chicken instead of the beef.
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Common pattern: go for + choice/option (noun)

go for the chicken

go for it

went for the blue one

go for the cheaper option

go for a classic look

Separable usage
Can the object split the verb? Compare correct vs incorrect.

He goes for the cheapest option every time. ✅ (Correct)

He goes the cheapest option every time for. ❌ (Incorrect — inseparable, always stays together)