Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bat for both sides

present participle of bat for both sides

To indicate a possible consequence of an event or action.

(idiomatic) Used to wish someone luck with a difficult endeavor.

(law) Action on the part of one party which will be treated by a court as equivalent to the use of force in determining whether that party has acted improperly with respect to another.

(chiefly US) Given that one is partly involved in or committed to a project, action, position, etc., there is no reason to refrain from becoming fully involved or fully committed.

(idiomatic) To attempt to achieve the maximum reward or result in an endeavor.

Alternative form of go for the gold

(archaic) Because.

To make an unfavorable exchange, especially of something of great, but deferred value for something of very low, but immediate value.