Phrase guide

go so far as

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To reach an unexpected extent in doing something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I know he suffered from depression, but surely he wouldn't go so far as to kill himself?
  • Sure he's clever, but I wouldn't go so far as to call him a genius.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 甚至 (shènzhì) — reach an unexpected extent in doing something
  • Chinese Mandarin: 至於 /至于 (zhìyú) — reach an unexpected extent in doing something
  • Finnish: mennä niin pitkälle, että — reach an unexpected extent in doing something
  • French: à tant faire que de — reach an unexpected extent in doing something