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. Facing punishment for a misdeed.

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

3. Corresponding in volume.

   (all) the wiser for it

   sure to smart 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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