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I think it would be hard to go the distance in this business without a sense of humor.
Patricia Clarkson

Meaning of "go the distance" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GO THE DISTANCE

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WHAT DOES GO THE DISTANCE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of go the distance in the English dictionary

The definition of go the distance in the dictionary is to complete a bout without being knocked out. Other definition of go the distance is to be able to complete an assigned task or responsibility.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GO THE DISTANCE

go straight
go the rounds
go the whole hog
go through
go through the hoop
go through the motions
go to
go to bed
go to blazes!
go to court
go to ground
go to it
go to law
go to meet one´s Maker
go to one´s head
go to pieces
go to pot
go to sea
go to seed
go to the country

WORDS THAT END LIKE GO THE DISTANCE

acceptance
acquaintance
advance
assistance
capacitance
circumstance
Constance
court of first instance
distance
for instance
importance
inheritance
instance
long-distance
reluctance
resistance
stance
substance
the distance
the Resistance
walking distance

Synonyms and antonyms of go the distance in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GO THE DISTANCE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «go the distance» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of go the distance

Translation of «go the distance» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GO THE DISTANCE

Find out the translation of go the distance to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of go the distance from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «go the distance» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

去远方
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ir a la distancia
570 millions of speakers

English

go the distance
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दूरी जाने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ذهاب المسافة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сойти с дистанции
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

percorrer a distância
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দূরে যাও
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la distance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pergi jauh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gehen der Abstand
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

最後までやり通す
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

거리를 이동
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pindhah jarak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đi khoảng cách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தூரம் செல்லுங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंतर जा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mesafe gitmek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

andare lontano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

iść na odległość
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зійти з дистанції
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

merge la distanță
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πάει η απόσταση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gaan die afstand
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gå avståndet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gå avstand
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of go the distance

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GO THE DISTANCE»

The term «go the distance» is regularly used and occupies the 81.134 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GO THE DISTANCE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about go the distance

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4 QUOTES WITH «GO THE DISTANCE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word go the distance.
1
Marie Brenner
To be able to go the distance with a brother or sister, to have them turn into your ally, is about the greatest thing that can ever happen to you.
2
Patricia Clarkson
I think it would be hard to go the distance in this business without a sense of humor.
3
Lleyton Hewitt
I'd much rather win in three or four sets than go the distance all the time; I seem to put everyone through the wringer quite a bit.
4
Mike McCarthy
Big plays are such a huge factor in the outcome of games. It is so difficult to go the distance on a defense.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GO THE DISTANCE»

Discover the use of go the distance in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to go the distance and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Go the Distance: A True Story of a Father & Sons Road to ...
This book is about will power, and the desire to keep love afloat--it is about communication for survival, and the will power to believe in someone, even when they are not willing to believe in themselves.How far are you willing to go for a ...
Jim Serger, 2011
2
Finishing Strong: Finding the Power to Go the Distance
This book is for the man who wants the spiritual power to stay with his wife, children & God, who wants to climb the ladder of character & maintain a sure, godly pace through life.
Steve Farrar, 1996
3
Go the Distance: From Disney's Hercules
Concept sketches and drawings from the animated film accompany the lyrics to the song that expresses Hercules' determination to persevere until he achieves his destiny Go The Distance, a children's book lyrics, and Music by Disney.
David Zippel, 1997
4
Go the Distance: The Complete Resource for Endurance Horses
This information-packed international best-seller should be on every endurance and competitive trail rider's shelf.
Nancy S. Loving, 2006
5
Go the distance: the making of a promise keeper
These inspiring pages reveal an exciting approach to setting and pursuing your goals, and they'll help you see more clearly where you've come from, where you currently stand, and where you want to go.
John T. Trent, Charles W. Colson, 1996
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Go the Distance: The British Paratrooper Fitness Guide
Provides an inspirational series of exercises designed after the fitness guide of Great Britain's elite Parachute Regimen, and includes advice on how to choose a gym, eat well, and prepare for both low and high-impact routines.
Sam McGrath, 2010
7
Love for a Lifetime: Building a Marriage That Will Go the ...
This bestselling classic has brought hope, harmony, and healing to millions of homes for over fifteen years. Strengthen and celebrate your own marriage with Dr. Dobson's powerful insights!
James C. Dobson, 2004
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Love for a Lifetime: Building a Marriage That Will Go the ...
This newly updated edition delivers the wisdom that will bring success to your marriage... for as long as you both shall live. Story Behind the Book For every ten marriages in America today, five will end in bitter conflict and divorce.
Dr. James Dobson, 2012
9
The Power To Go The Distance
This book is a great tool for anyone who works at the cutting edge of 21st Century life.
Rob Harley, 2005
10
Going the Distance: Why Some Companies Dominate and Others Fail
Former Cisco SVP Kevin Kennedy and leading consultant Mary Moore show how to assess corporate health and correct weaknesses in leadership, strategy, product, marketplace alignment, governance, and more—before it’s too late.Going the ...
Kevin John Kennedy, Mary Moore, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GO THE DISTANCE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term go the distance is used in the context of the following news items.
1
First Draft Today in Politics: A Perceived Front-Runner Joins the …
... used those races and his re-election in 2014 as selling points to a coastal donor class that remains skeptical of his ability to go the distance. «New York Times, Jul 15»
2
Thompson utilizes wheel kick to set up finish against Ellenberger in …
... to top position. Luque, 23, suffers his first official loss since 2013. It is the first fight of Graves' professional career to go the distance. «ESPN, Jul 15»
3
With mountains looming, handicapping the Tour de France favorites
... the last grand tour he completed was the 2014 Giro, so it will be interesting to see if he has the gas to go the distance. Quintana is pure talent, ... «velonews.competitor.com, Jul 15»
4
Everybody into the pool! Why is the 2016 GOP field so big?
Candidates may not have enough money to go the distance, but a supportive billionaire or super PAC can bankroll a candidacy that otherwise ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
5
TUF 21 Finale results: George Sullivan dominates short-notice …
While Waters was able to go the distance with Sullivan, he came up well short in a unanimous decision. The scores were all over the map: ... «MMAjunkie.com, Jul 15»
6
Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer: Score, Recap from Wimbledon …
The match seemed like it was destined to go the distance early on, as Djokovic and Federer were matching each other shot for shot and point ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
7
Interconnected at Capital Fringe
It could really go the distance should it dare to rest on any one character or conversation for more than a minute. fringered3. Interconnected «DC Theatre Scene, Jul 15»
8
Taylor Jungmann's complete game latest impressive feat for SP
For the Longhorns baseball fans who grew accustomed to watching Jungmann toe the mound on Friday nights and go the distance, his feat ... «247Sports, Jul 15»
9
Apple's making more money than ever. Source: Bloomberg
... position to Apple before the iPhone blew the company to obscurity, so the big question now is –— can Apple and the iPhone go the distance ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
10
Wilder vs. Joshua will be “Mega” – Russ Anber
However, after Kevin was defeated in the second round, it is yet to be known whether or not the Olympic gold medalist can go the distance and ... «Boxing News 24, Jul 15»

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