ˈgo for sb/sth

ˈgo for sb/sth
phrasal verb
1) to be true or relevant for someone or something
We expect you boys to behave yourselves, and the same goes for the girls.[/ex]
2) informal
to like a particular type of person or thing
So what type of men do you go for?[/ex]

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