go far

idiom

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

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For example, the criticisms could be that the law does not go far enough in promoting environmental benefits and that the law imposes regulatory burdens and compliance costs. Adrian Kuenzler, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025 Some who attended the public hearing felt the measure didn't go far enough. Lauren Victory, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025 Desert dwellers don’t have to go far to get their snow fix. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025 And for some people who struggle to be on time, the reasons may go far beyond poor planning. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025 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 23 Dec. 2025.

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