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

The historians, strategists and political experts who spoke with Newsweek noted that this parallel can only go so far because of the unique nature of both engagements as well as the domestic backdrop. — Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026

But being happy in his environment can only go so far. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026

But would someone go so far as to poison a tree to keep the view open? — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

But atmosphere can only go so far, and here, the food more than delivers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026

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