idiom
go the distance
GOH the DIS-tunts
ɡoʊ ðə ˈdɪstənsListen
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Syllable breakdown
gothedistance
Dictionary meaning
endure or persevere through to the end of a difficult challenge without giving up; last the full course of a contest or ordeal; originally from boxing, where going the distance means a fighter completes all scheduled rounds rather than being knocked out or stopped early, the phrase is applied to any sustained effort requiring tenacity and stamina
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