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go for broke

 

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Verb go for broke has 1 sense
  1. go for broke - risk everything in one big effort; "the cyclist went for broke at the end of the race"
    --1 is one way to
    gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance
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Term: Go for Broke

Description:

"Go for broke" is an idiom that originated from gambling, referring to taking a risk by committing all of one's available resources or putting forth maximum effort. It signifies an all-out or wholehearted attempt to achieve success, often implying a do-or-die mindset.

Sample Sentences:

As a Verb (Idiomatic Meaning):

  1. Despite the risks, he decided to go for broke and invest all his savings into the new startup.
  2. The athlete knew this was his last chance to win the championship, so he decided to go for broke and give it everything he had.

As a Verb (Literal Meaning):

  1. They go for broke towards the finish line, eager to win the race.
  2. Let's go for broke and try to reach the summit of the mountain before the sunset.

As a Noun (Referring to WWII Japanese-American Unit):

  1. The Go for Broke National Education Center is an organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the WWII Japanese-American soldiers.
  2. Do you know any surviving members of the Go for Broke Regiment?

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