go for broke
Speech parts
1. go for broke - Verb
2. go for broke - Phrase
Meaning
risk everything in one big effort
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Examples
Let me put it this way: I think Republicans tend to keep the ball in play, Democrats go for broke.
Others settle for small rewards; the neurotic must always go for broke.
If I feel the part is right, and I know that the producers and the director want me, I'd go for broke. Always.
I'll go for broke. Swim faster. It's not going to be easy - this whole thing was never going to be easy.
the cyclist went for broke at the end of the race
And if he decides to go for broke with an all-out counter-offensive, he will have no shortage of attack dogs.