go far


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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How to use go far in a sentence

  • When you exalt him put forth all your strength, and be not weary: for you can never go far enough.

  • It was held to be certain death to climb to its summit, and foolhardy in the extreme to go far up its sides.

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  • We wont go far, Virginia said, it will be suppertime shortly and I know you wouldnt want to miss it.

  • Mr. Hume, in supporting the proposition, stated that it did not go far enough.

  • If he tries to walk in the dark, he is almost sure to have so great a sense of insecurity that he dare not go far from the wall.