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Discover LudwigThe phrase "go up for" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when someone is attempting or preparing to attempt something, such as competing for a job or entering a contest. For example, "He's decided to go up for the manager position in the marketing department."
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go up for
verb
Of the fielding side, to appeal for the batsman or batswoman to be out.
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If they are not reclaimed in 60 days, they go up for sale.
go up for sale.
Fees go up for older debt.
Always go up for honor rolls and merits.
Wanted posters go up for him.
Maybe she should go up for it?
(Prices hardly ever go up for electronics).
He did go up for roles but didn't get them.
Milton Berle's joke files go up for sale.
"Sometimes things happen when guys go up for shots".
And Bill Navin would go up for the games.
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