English Dictionary

Definition of “go the distance”

go the distance

= finish, stay the course, complete, see through, bring to an end

"I was only questioning whether my horse can go the distance.

Globe and Mail (2003)

02 July 2004 (Photograph) - FRANKIE Dettori looks like he has spotted a filly with legs to go the distance.

Sun, News of the World (2004)

But the mainsail shredded off the NSW coast and they didn't go the distance.

Rob Mundle FATAL STORM (2001)

Checking out which ones were in it for the cheap thrills and which ones would go the distance with it.

Clive Barker COLDHEART CANYON (2001)

It would be a long shot, but a Charter-spelled stone should go the distance.

Garth Nix LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)

She has been dropped from an ad for the porridge Quaker Oats because of the slogan: `Helps you go the distance.

Sun, News of the World (2004)

Wary of Bugner's vast experience, Cervi predicts the contest will go the distance.

Misc (1995)

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