Go so/as far as to…

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Extreme 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.

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Surprising 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.

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Not 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.