go far

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.

Example Sentences

The President also went far to praise the U.S.-Japan alliance, and the U.S. will help South Korea build a nuclear submarine.

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Similar patterns appear across many animal species, hinting that the roots of longevity go far beyond modern life.

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But his contributions Saturday went far beyond cheerleading and what he accomplished in the batter’s box.

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“I don’t think a fence will go far enough to solve our problems.”

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But this rule goes far beyond anything that might be needed to combat corruption.

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