go far

Idioms  

1. Also, go a long way. Be sufficient for nearly all that is required; also, last for a long time. For example, This turkey will go far to feed the people at the shelter, or She can really make that small amount of cash go a long way. [Early 1400s] Also see go a long way toward; go so far as to.

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Example Sentences

Some former members have criticised the move, saying it "doesn't go far enough".

From BBC

“You can see him on every line. He hand-fed each word to the Courier. He’ll go far, that fellow. This is better advertising for his company and himself than you can pay out money for.”

From Literature

They hadn’t gone far when Wolf began to run up and clown the bank, mewing.

From Literature

"It's a start, but it doesn't go far enough," he said.

From BBC

When I peer into the room it’s empty, no sign of Theo, but the unlocked door makes me think he can’t have gone far.

From Literature

Related Words

• do well