Phrase guide

stay the distance

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

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verb

Meaning 1

Synonym of stay the course.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He was sure his girlfriend would stay the distance with her addiction treatment.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stay the course

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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