go so far
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—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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Consumer patience and understanding will only go so far.
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Jo Causon, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
While the pricier joggers use a patented spandex, reviewers say the feel is virtually the same—many can’t even tell the difference, or even go so far as to say the Amazon version is better.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
Some orchids even go so far as to create structures that look like female bees to attract male bees.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
My problem: staying cool, and flip flops only go so far.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
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Jo Causon, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
While the pricier joggers use a patented spandex, reviewers say the feel is virtually the same—many can’t even tell the difference, or even go so far as to say the Amazon version is better.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
Some orchids even go so far as to create structures that look like female bees to attract male bees.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
My problem: staying cool, and flip flops only go so far.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
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“Go so far.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20so%20far. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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