go for the doctor
go for the doctor
To give something one's full effort or attention. Primarily heard in Australia. They are going for the doctor to win this game, but I will be very surprised if they beat the best team in the league.
See also: doctor, go
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
go for the doctor
make an all-out effort. Australian informalSee also: doctor, go
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- an all-out effort
- better (to be) safe than sorry
- better safe than sorry
- be remembered as (something)
- be remembered as/for something
- (one's) true colours
- be replaced by (someone or something)
- be replaced with (someone or something)
- (one's) jig is up
- at (one's) doorstep