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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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The potential applications go far beyond space missions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Some former members have criticised the move, saying it "doesn't go far enough".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

"It's a start, but it doesn't go far enough," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The doubt about this team’s ability to go far in the playoffs has grown as the Lakers search for consistency so late in the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

They didn’t go far, but by the time they reached their destination, she was trembling, her muscles would taut, less from exertion than the knowledge that Matthias was somewhere in this terrible place.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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