Go For It Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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go for it What does go for it mean?	to decide to do something in an enthusiastic way, to try for something	We decided to go for it and try to climb the mountain.
go for it What does go for it mean?	give it a try; do it;
go for it What does go for it mean?	to decide to do something in an enthusiastic way, to try for something	We decided to go for it and try to climb the mountain.
	Some Random Idioms
smear What does "smear" mean?	defeat somebody (often in a game or other contest)
look like the cat that ate/swallowed the canary What does "look like the cat that ate/swallowed the canary" mean?	seem very self-satisified, look like you have just had some kind of success	He looked like the cat that ate the canary when he came in with a smile on his face after receiving his special bonus.
to the best of one's ability What does "to the best of one's ability" mean?	as well as one is able	I always play sports to the best of my ability.
Get lost! What does "Get lost!" mean?	Go away!	The girl told her brother to get lost so she could finish doing her homework.
jam What does "jam" mean?	play musical instruments together in an improvisational style
Can't do it for toffee What does "Can't do it for toffee" mean?	If you can't so something for toffee, you are incapable of doing something properly or to any sort of standard.
keep (someone) company What does "keep (someone) company" mean?	sit and stay with someone (especially someone who is lonely or sick)	I stayed home last night so that I could keep my mother company.
look a gift horse in the mouth What does "look a gift horse in the mouth" mean?	to complain if a gift is not perfect	The girl should not look a gift horse in the mouth and should be happy that she received a present from her friends.
shag off What does "shag off" mean?	depart; leave
(someone's) fingerprints are on (something) What does "(someone's) fingerprints are on (something)" mean?	an action or piece of work is typical of a particular person and they probably were involved in it	Many police officers believe that the criminal's fingerprints are on the recent crime.
Kiss of death What does "Kiss of death" mean?	Something that is a precursor to failure, that will lead to future failure.	Even a hint by Greenspan that interest rates may rise is like a kiss of death to the stock market. From the fabled Mafia practice. A kiss from the Don meant curtains (death) for the receiver.

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Go For It Idiom