Go so/as far as to…
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To take extreme action or make a serious effort to do something.
She went so far as to threaten him with legal action.
Often appears as...
- go so far as to suggest
- go so far as to accuse
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To speak or think about something in a way that shows you are considering it seriously or believe it to be true.
I wouldn't go so far as to say that he's dishonest, but he's certainly not honest.
Often appears as...
- go so far as to say
- go so far as to claim
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To take extreme action or make a serious effort to do something.
She went so far as to threaten him with legal action.
Often appears as...
- go so far as to suggest
- go so far as to accuse
phrase
To speak or think about something in a way that shows you are considering it seriously or believe it to be true.
I wouldn't go so far as to say that he's dishonest, but he's certainly not honest.
Often appears as...
- go so far as to say
- go so far as to claim
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Measures
Used when someone does something unexpected or unusual to achieve a goal.
He went so far as to learn her native language just to impress her.
Pro Tip 2/3Surprising Effort
Shows that an action taken is beyond what is typical or normal.
To ensure success, she went as far as hiring a personal coach.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase often exaggerates the action for emphasis, not always a literal extreme.
He went so far as to camp outside the store for a week to get the new phone.
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