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

Some companies go far and beyond, offering jealousy-inducing match rates to win over prime talent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026

I don’t want to go far, just a little circuit to stretch mv legs.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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