go band for band en · VERB
Etymology
Originated in its literal sense, using the meaning “stack of dollar bills totaling $1000” of band; thus, going “band for band” means to count both people's bands until someone runs out first. Go is used as a light verb implying activity.
Meanings
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(figuratively, intransitive, slang) To compare two (sets of) things exhaustively.
Me and bro went band for band with our garages, but I lost the moment he whipped out the whole ass 1930s tank.
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(intransitive, literally, slang) To compare who has more bands (stacks of $1000 bills).
Go band for band with me, bruh, we'll be counting like you count sheep falling asleep.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| going band for band | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gone band for band | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| went band for band | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| goes band for band | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |