going for
phrasal verbUK /ˈɡəʊɪŋ fɔː/
US /ˈɡoʊɪŋ fɔːr/
Trying to get or win something.
She is going for the gold medal in the race.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Choosing or picking something.
I'm going for the blue shirt instead of the red one.
3. Liking or being attracted to someone or something.
He's really going for that new style of music.
4. Being sold or available at a certain price.
These shoes are going for fifty dollars.
5. Attacking or criticizing someone.
The reporters went for the mayor during the interview.