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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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Certain offenses are so egregious that they can result in immediate dismissal proceedings — without paychecks continuing to go out for prolonged periods.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

To this day, my wife and I still laugh about it when we go out for a walk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Roo has her harness on and her owner Alana Kestle has her lead in hand - the pair are ready to go out for a walk.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“We can go to Portland Saturday. Go to the Japanese Gardens and go out for dinner at Beau Thai.”

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

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