go band for band

== English == === 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. === Verb === go band for band (third-person singular simple present goes band for band, present participle going band for band, simple past went band for band, past participle gone band for band) (intransitive) [with with] (figuratively, slang) To compare two (sets of) things exhaustively. (literally, slang) To compare who has more bands (stacks of $1000 bills).