Meaning of for it | Babel Free
Definitions
- In order to attain some implied goal.
- Facing punishment for a misdeed.
- Corresponding in volume.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see for, it.
Examples
“make a break for it”
“run for it”
“And then, tenebrously, his mind whispered: Do it anyway. Put her down and swim for it. But he did not, could not. An awful guilt rose in him at the thought.”
“You broke the window! Now you're for it!”
“(all) the wiser for it”
“sure to smart for it”
“How much did you pay for it?”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.