The difference between Fall to and Go for it

When used as verbs, fall to means to enter into or begin an activity, especially with enthusiasm or commitment and especially in regard to the activities of eating or drinking, whereas go for it means to put maximum effort into achieving something.


check bellow for the other definitions of Fall to and Go for it

  1. Fall to as a verb (intransitive, dated):

    To enter into or begin an activity, especially with enthusiasm or commitment and especially in regard to the activities of eating or drinking.

  1. 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!"

  2. 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!"

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