go far

idiom

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

Examples of go far in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Based on Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer-prize-winning novel, this movie will go far with critics and Academy voters, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor will likely grab a Best Actress nod. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2024 Post Post Share Save Buy Copies Print There are many moving parts to a job interview, which go far beyond just questions and answers. Hbr Editors, Harvard Business Review, 2 Sep. 2024 If any studio feels like adding another worthy awards hopeful to its slate, this film could go far under the right guidance. Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024 The benefits of following these guidelines go far beyond a screening appointment. Karen E. Knudsen, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2024 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 22 Sep. 2024.

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