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

But the measures do not go far enough to prevent such behaviour in the future, according to the letter.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

“My earlier statement didn’t go far enough. I know many people are suffering economically,” she wrote “Wearing a costume like I did was insensitive and not funny. I am very sorry.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Austin also said the measures did not go far enough to support medium-sized businesses looking to expand.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

The problem is, Calkins doesn’t think the AI labs will go far enough on their own.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

“You three have to leave and go far away. Geak is four and too young to go. She will stay with me.”

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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