go for

inf 1. быть «за», одобрять; питать слабость, нравиться

I don’t like this design, but I certainly go for that one.

I don’t go for his idea, I think it’s dangerous.

I really go for progressive jazz.

Do you go for tall men? — I go for clever men, whatever they look like.

2. задаться целью (стать кем-либо, сделать что-либо)

Joanna is going for the tennis championship this year.

Her son is going for a doctor! Isn’t that splendid?

3. относиться, касаться кого-либо, распространяться на кого-либо

What I’ve said about Smith goes for you, too.

You must arrive on time or be dismissed — that goes for all workers, not only those who’ve been late in the past.

4. наброситься, накинуться

Molly went for James about being late as soon as he got home.

We have to tie up our dog because he loves to go for letter carriers.