English Explanatory Dictionary

go to great lengths

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make a major effort; to be very careful when doing something, especially to an extreme or excessive degree.

Pronunciation

en-au-go to great lengths.ogg

Word forms

go to great lengths goes to great lengths going to great lengths went to great lengths gone to great lengths go to extraordinary lengths

Synonyms

bend over backwards go to the ends of the earth move heaven and earth

Related words

beg, borrow, or steal go to pains at pains spare no effort
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