go far

idiom

: be very successful
She has a lot of talent. If she works hard, she should go far.

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When parents take an active role in learning, when education is woven into daily life, and when children have the freedom to explore the world in meaningful ways, the results go far beyond academics. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 More than 60 percent of young fans crave this virtual connection and want updates that go far beyond the box score. Tristan Thompson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 Judging by Aldean’s unimpressive stage, that Patriot Mobile money doesn’t go far. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025 Rx Pizza, housed in a former pharmacy, still showcases much of its historic character while offering inventive pies that go far beyond the basics. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for go far

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“Go far.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20far. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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