go so far

phrase

—used to indicate that something one suspects might be beyond what is generally believed

Would you go so far as to call them dishonest?

I wouldn't go so far as to say she's a billionaire.

Examples of go so far in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some people go so far as to repeat the nickname incredulously, or to make fun of it. — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026

Does Nolan go so far as to say Clytemnestra’s actions are justified? — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026

And when having weddings, many go so far as to issue specific dress codes and are angry when these are defied. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Public shows of cosmopolitanism can only go so far, as Livraria Lello itself demonstrates. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Rhymes for go so far

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