Go for broke

Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊ ˈfɔɹ ˈbɹoʊk/

Go for broke (verbPhrase)

  1. To take the biggest risk possible, using all your effort, because you are ready to accept a bad result.
  2. To attempt something with full commitment and maximum effort, even if the outcome is uncertain.

Examples

  • She decided to go for broke and invest all her savings.
  • They went for broke when they had no other options.