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Synonyms

go out for

Idioms  
  1. Seek to become a participant in, as in I'm going out for soccer. [First half of 1900s] Also see go for, def. 3; go in for, def. 2.


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"When we go out for pizza, people don't just order a Margherita. They put chips, sausages and fried food on top."

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

He said he was too busy with football this year to go out for Westlake’s baseball team, but in the spring of 2027, prepare for his high school pitching debut.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

They can go out for dinner and entertainment regularly without worrying about their household budgets.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

The couple were getting ready to go out for the evening at about 18:00 when the man walked in with his suitcase.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

“Do you want to go out for a walk or a drive or anything? It would be a fine night to drive.”

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

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