English Explanatory Dictionary

go the distance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To participate in a boxing match for its maximum number of rounds.
  2. To have the endurance to see a difficult, sustained challenge to its natural end without faltering.

Pronunciation

en-au-go the distance.ogg

Word forms

go the distance goes the distance going the distance went the distance gone the distance

Related words

go a long way stay the course push the limit commit to the bit
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