go the distance

Idioms  

1. Carry through a course of action to completion. For example, He said he's willing to go the distance with this project. This expression originated in boxing, where it means “to last for all the rounds that have been scheduled.” In baseball the same term means “to pitch an entire game.” For a synonym, see all the way, def. 1.

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Example Sentences

Distrust is the topmost requirement to go the distance in this game, after all.

From Salon

Others of his kind fail to go the distance because of a detail misspoken or a slip of the mask.

From Salon

Yet this crowded race, which is overstuffed with well-funded candidates equipped to go the distance, might be won with as little as 15% of the primary electorate.

From Salon

Any serious competitor has to be ready to go the distance.

From Barron's

“Kurt said that Claire is like Rocky,” she says, referring to the iconic character’s grit and determination to go the distance.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• polish off
• terminate