go the distance
The phrase "go the distance" originated in sports like boxing and horse racing, where it referred to completing the full scheduled length of a bout or race.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To persevere and complete a task or project to its fullest extent, especially when it is challenging.
Example
- Despite numerous setbacks, she was determined to go the distance and finish her novel.
B2Sports
(technical)To participate in a competition or match for its maximum duration without quitting.
Example
- He managed to go the distance in his first professional boxing match.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go the distance":
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