a way to go

noun phrase

: a long distance to go
sometimes used figuratively
He still has a way to go before his foot has healed.
We've done a lot of work, but we have a long way to go.
We could still make the playoffs. The season still has a long way to go.

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Under Graves’ leadership, Redwood credited the department for meeting with advocates and community members, but said there was still a way to go. Kennedy Sessions, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2025 If LeBron James can find a way to go back to play for Dan Gilbert, Pat Riley certainly can offer an embrace if needed. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025 So there's always a way to go around: the person comes before their photo. Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 20 June 2025 Each used SPACs as a way to go public and two of the three are trading below $10. Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for a way to go

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“A way to go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20way%20to%20go. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.

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