go band for band
(figuratively, slang) To compare two (sets of) things exhaustively.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(figuratively, slang) To compare two (sets of) things exhaustively.
Origin: 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. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(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.
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