go all the way

phrase

1

: to enter into complete agreement

2

: to engage in sexual intercourse

Examples of go all the way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As far as kid peril goes, this one doesn’t go all the way to the limit, Terrifier style. — Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

For the first time ever, going all the way back to 1877, a year will pass without a player with a single-handed backhand reaching a major semifinal. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Gander Airport’s legacy actually far predates the events of 9/11–in fact, going all the way back to a time when global aviation was, literally, just taking off. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

The new iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1,299 for the 256GB models—storage options will go all the way up to 2TB. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for go all the way

• andromache
• bioassay
• cabriolet
• cercariae
• communique
• companionway
• compositae
• decussate
• examinee
• fabaceae
• glyphosate
• gramineae