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1. Have a particular interest in or liking for, as in He really goes in for classical music. [Mid-1800s] 2. Take part in, especially as a specialty. For example, She's going in for tennis this year. [Mid-1800s]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): go in for something
to take part in something; to enjoy (doing) something. • John doesn’t go in for sports. • None of them seems to go in for swimming.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs