for it

Definitions

1. 1

   In order to attain some implied goal.

   • make a break for it
   • run for it
   • 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. 2

   Facing punishment for a misdeed.

   • You broke the window! Now you're for it!
3. 3

   Corresponding in volume.

   • (all) the wiser for it
   • sure to hurt for it
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   1. 4

      Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

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

      • How much did you pay for it?

The neighborhood

• neighborin for it
• neighborfor the high jump