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!"
See also: gold

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Uliana-Russian
KaliKAH-lee (Hinduism)Hinduism, Bengali, Tamil
Parker['pa:kə]
Jagannatha-Hinduism
WatWAHTEnglish
Orsino-Italian