boldly go

Boldly go means to venture into unknown or dangerous territory with courage and confidence.

The phrase comes from the opening narration of *Star Trek* ("to boldly go where no man has gone before") and has become a cultural touchstone for exploration and daring: The startup boldly goes where established companies fear to tread.

The split infinitive—placing "boldly" between "to" and "go"—was once criticized by grammarians but helped make the phrase memorable.