went for it
Made the attempt
Went for it means made a bold attempt, especially when success wasn't guaranteed.
The phrase implies committing fully rather than playing it safe: She wasn't sure she'd get the job, but she went for it anyway.
In sports, going for it often means attempting a risky play instead of the conservative option: On fourth down, they went for it.
- daredShowed bold courage
- took the plungeMade a bold decision
- attemptedTried but unconfirmed success
- riskedExposed to danger
- rolled the diceAccepted uncertain outcome
gave it a shot · tried · bit the bullet · braved · gambled · undertook · persevered · all in · full send · embarked · do or die · endeavored · now or never · gutsy · no guts no glory · confronted · carpe diem · pursued
went for ithesitated
Paused from uncertainty
played it safe · held back · chickened out · backed off · second-guessed
went for itgave up
Abandoned an attempt
quit · threw in the towel · walked away · let it go · backed out