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

He said the state’s rules around AI don’t go far enough.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Creditors, who collectively own about £17bn of Thames Water's debt, were previously warned by former environment secretary Emma Reynolds their plan did not go far enough to protect customers or the environment.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

"Our dream would be to go far beyond simply identifying the Dahshur royals," said Hashesh.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

Thanks to his many acute observations, these discussions go far beyond mere background or plot summary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

“I know so many folks who’d go far if they left the streets alone. But it’s like my pops used to say—‘Never let yourself drown while trying to save somebody that don’t wanna be saved.’”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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