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Synonyms for go for broke


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : brohk
Phonetic Transcription : broʊk

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Définition of go for broke

Origin :
  • past tense and obsolete past participle of break (v.); extension to "insolvent" is first recorded 1716 (broken in this sense is attested from 1590s). Old English cognate broc meant, in addition to "that which breaks," "affliction, misery."
  • As in relentless : adj cruel, merciless
  • As in serious : adj somber, humorless
  • As in sobersided : adj serious
  • As in daring : adj adventurous
  • As in persevere : verb keep at; work hard
  • As in strain : verb work very hard
  • As in strive : verb try for, exert oneself
  • As in vie : verb compete
  • As in : verb eliminate possibility of return
  • As in act : verb do something
  • As in commit : verb perform an action
  • As in compete : verb go up against in contest
  • As in contend : verb compete, fight
  • As in endeavor : verb attempt to achieve something
  • As in engage : verb occupy oneself; engross
  • As in gamble : verb take a chance on winning
  • As in go for it : verb take a risk
  • As in hazard : verb take a chance; risk

Antonyms for go for broke

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