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

He finished by quoting the former head of the European Space Agency, Jean-Jacques Dordain: "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

From Barron's

Schools were first given directions on phone use in February 2024, but Phillipson argued it did not go far enough, and updated it last month.

From BBC

However, on May 18, 1980, scientists saw devastation that went far beyond the historical traces.

From Literature

An examination of Carlson’s career shows that he concluded the problem with “Crossfire” was that it didn’t go far enough.

From Salon

Friday’s plummet in precious-metal prices shows the danger of being late to a rally that has gone far beyond reality.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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