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- Definition of go far: be very successful She has a lot of talent. If she works hard, she should go far.
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‘But McLean says that money likely won't go far, and similar problems will undoubtedly dog other communities in the future.’ ‘But because the loans are small, sometimes $50 or $100, the money goes far.’. Subpart 1.4 - Deviations from the FAR: Subpart 1.5 - Agency and Public Participation: Subpart 1.6 - Career Development, Contracting Authority, and Responsibilities: Subpart 1.7 - Determinations and Findings: Part 2 - Definitions of Words and Terms: Subpart 2.1 - Definitions: Subpart 2.2 - Definitions Clause.
1Achieve a great deal.
- ‘He has dyslexia and therefore he didn't not go far in school having achieved only grade 3 by the age of 14.’
- ‘It explained, in particular, that the establishment of an international tribunal would go far toward the achievement of this aim.’
- ‘I like the idea, but I'm not sure he's going far on that.’
- ‘And I am sure she'll go far, if the sound thrashing I received is anything to go by.’
- ‘William is said to be a genuinely nice guy, who will I'm sure, go far.’
be successful, succeed, prosper, flourish, thrive, get on, get on in the world, make good, make one's way in the world, make headway, make progress, gain advancement, climb the ladder of success, rise in the world, set the world on firebe successful, succeed, be a success, do well, do well for oneself, do all right for oneself, make progress, achieve a great deal, get on, get somewhere, get on in the world, get ahead, advance oneself, make good, set the world on fireView synonyms2Be worth or amount to much.
‘the money would not go far at this year's prices’- ‘But McLean says that money likely won't go far, and similar problems will undoubtedly dog other communities in the future.’
- ‘But because the loans are small, sometimes $50 or $100, the money goes far.’
- ‘That's a lot of money to spend on the economy, and it goes far in restaurants and shops in Misawa City and other towns outside the base.’
- ‘Independent research commissioned by A1 Grand Prix suggests it is a concept that could go far and bring in big applauded in principle. But does it go far enough and will people actually pay IBM to take away their old machines?’
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go far
1. To achieve much success. You'll go far if you learn to never quit.
2. To last; to be adequate for what is needed. I think you should have brought more cash; $50 doesn't go very far in this city!All the aunts, uncles, and cousins will be coming, so I one pot of chili won't go far.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
go ˈfar
(of people) be successful in the future: Linda is an excellent manager. She should go far.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
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