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

Hospitality bosses welcomed the support, but some pub owners said the package would not go far enough to offset the impact of cost increases elsewhere.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

But the money would not go far, he said, as costs have gone up and "everything has gone dearer".

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

The U.S. squad is different in ways that go far beyond the roster.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

Soccer, like much of life, is a team sport, and teams don’t go far unless there’s unselfish cooperation, etc.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

“Don’t go far and don’t talk to anyone. We might have to leave very soon and I don’t want to have to go looking for you.”

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

Related Words

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