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go for (the) gold
go for (the) gold
To pursue or attempt to achieve the very best possible outcome or reward from some activity, task, or endeavor. A reference to winning a gold medal at a competition, especially for athletics. You have to go for the gold in every aspect of your business if you want to be successful. John: "I'm off to compete in the pie-eating contest." Doug: "Go for gold!"
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Marleen | | MAHR-leen (English) | Dutch, English |
Ksenija | | - | Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, Slovene |
Margriet | | mahr-KHREET | Dutch |
Burke | | BURK | English |
Solvej | | - | Danish |
Eugenio | | e-oo-JE-nyo (Italian), e-oo-KHE-nyo (Spanish) | Italian, Spanish |