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View synonyms for go the distance

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Carry through a course of action to completion. For example, He said he's willing to go the distance with this project . This expression originated in boxing, where it means “to last for all the rounds that have been scheduled.” In baseball the same term means “to pitch an entire game.” For a synonym, see all the way , def. 1.

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Gothamitego the extra mile