go so far
idiom
—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.
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Anecdotal evidence can only go so far, but at this stage of awards season, perception is always threatening to become reality.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Frank’s life and death as a stateless person remind us that in our current environment, legal protections only go so far.
—Time, 30 Sep. 2025
But planning can only go so far.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Strong campaigns and sharp messaging will only go so far in today’s crowded and noisy B2B landscape.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Frank’s life and death as a stateless person remind us that in our current environment, legal protections only go so far.
—Time, 30 Sep. 2025
But planning can only go so far.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Strong campaigns and sharp messaging will only go so far in today’s crowded and noisy B2B landscape.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Go so far.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20so%20far. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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