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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go far

"I know that I as an individual played a role in these state elections," Merz said, before adding: "But the reasons for the results go far beyond just me."

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Those changes did not go far enough, German EU lawmaker Daniel Freund said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

“This bill package had a lot of good in it,” Allen said, adding that he understands “why a lot of colleagues felt as though it didn’t go far enough.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

"Our dream would be to go far beyond simply identifying the Dahshur royals," said Hashesh.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

I catch one of them say, “This guaguita here, now, she shows us all how to work hard if you want to get ahead. This guaguita will go far in life.”

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

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