The difference between Dig in and Go for it
When used as verbs, dig in means to begin eating, whereas go for it means to put maximum effort into achieving something.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dig in and Go for it
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Dig in as a verb (colloquial):
To begin eating.
Examples:
"I wanted to say grace before dinner, but the kids were already digging in."
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Dig in as a verb:
To engage in a burst of hard work.
Examples:
"I've got to dig in for a couple of weeks to secure my promotion."
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Dig in as a verb (military):
To dig trenches to resist an enemy attack. (This meaning is extended by metaphor to cricket and other situations.)
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Dig in as a verb (idiomatic):
To adopt a resolute state of mind (often: to dig in one's feet, heels, etc.)
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Go for it as a verb (idiomatic):
To put maximum effort into achieving something.
Examples:
"To win the competition he has to beat his personal best, and he's going for it."
"He really went for it."
"Go for it! You can win this!"
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Go for it as a verb:
To decide to do something; especially after a period of hesitation.
Examples:
"His phone was off so I couldn't ask his permission, so I decided to just go for it'"
"May I use your bathroom? ― Go for it!"