for it

for it

1. In order to attain some implied goal.

   make a break for it

   run for it

   • 1982, Stephen King, The Raft:

     And then, tenebrously, his mind whispered: Do it anyway. Put her down and swim for it.
     But he did not, could not. An awful guilt rose in him at the thought.

2. (UK) Facing punishment for a misdeed.

   Synonym: in for it

   You broke the window! Now you're for it!

3. Corresponding in volume.

   (all) the wiser for it

   sure to hurt for it

4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see for,‎ it.

   How much did you pay for it?

• in for it
• for the high jump

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