Go to any, some, great, etc. lengths (to do something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go to any, some, great, etc. lengths (to do something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-06-03 10:06

Go to any, some, great, etc. lengths (to do something) informal verb phrase

To work really hard in order to attain something.

I promise to go to great lengths to get a high score.

You will perform successfully if you go to any lengths.

We are going to some lengths to make the company develop further.

no half measures

Adequate measures or actions

pick and shovel work

A boring and painstaking work.

Bring your A game

To do one's best or try one's best to do something

If you desire something good or appealing, you must make the necessary effort to acquire it.

with a fine-toothed comb

Used to describe a way of searching, investigating or examining something in precise detail and with great care

The verb "go" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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