go for (the) gold
go for (the) gold
To pursue or attempt to achieve the very best possible outcome or reward from some activity, task, or endeavor. A reference to winning a gold medal at a competition, especially for athletics. You have to go for the gold in every aspect of your business if you want to be successful. John: "I'm off to compete in the pie-eating contest." Doug: "Go for gold!"
See also: go, gold
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- go (to) it
- seek professional help
- all in
- all-in
- (there's) no show without Punch
- on the leading edge
- on the bleeding edge
- bleeding edge
- like nailing Jell-O to a cross
- like nailing jelly to the wall