for it

English[edit]

In order to attain some implied goal.
make a break for it

run for it
- 1982, Stephen King, The Raft:
  And then, tenebrously, his mind whispered: Do it anyway. Put her down and swim for it.
  But he did not, could not. An awful guilt rose in him at the thought.
Facing punishment for a misdeed.
You broke the window! Now you're for it!
Corresponding in volume.
(all) the wiser for it

sure to smart for it
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see for,‎ it.
How much did you pay for it?

corresponding in volume