go far

phrase

: be very successful
She has a lot of talent. If she works hard, she should go far.

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California’s program is also being challenged in court by environmentalists who say the law doesn’t go far enough. Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 That is a worthy goal, but affordability alone does not go far enough. Marian Flaxman, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026 Social media trends move fast, and legitimate health benefits can quickly get turned into claims that go far beyond the evidence. Olivia Laborde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 One of the beauties of living in the Midwest is not having to go far for unique and exciting family getaways. Rashad Alexander august 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go far

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“Go far.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20far. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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