going the distance
Seeing it through
Going the distance means completing something difficult or enduring through to the end.
The phrase comes from boxing, where a fighter who lasts all scheduled rounds has gone the distance rather than being knocked out.
Extended to any demanding endeavor: She went the distance on that project despite setbacks.
In relationships, going the distance means staying committed long-term.
- successFavorable outcome attained
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- never give upMaintain effort indefinitely
resolve · focus · boxer · grit · long haul · go the extra mile · fortitude · durability · tenacity · endurance · no pain no gain · commitment · patience · see it through · finish line · perseverance · milestones · hard work
- racing termsbackstretch, checkered flag, daily double, dead heat, exacta
- finish line expressionsphoto finish, down to the wire, home stretch, final stretch, final lap
- fight resultsknockout, KO, TKO, technical knockout, decision
going the distancegiving up
Choosing to stop trying
quitting · throwing in the towel · abandoning · bailing out · falling short
going the distancephoning it in
Performing without genuine commitment
going through the motions · cutting corners · coasting · mailing it in · dabbling
going the distancehitting the wall
Abrupt energy depletion
burning out · fading · flagging · collapsing · breaking down
going, distance, goes, gone, distant, distances, distanced, distancing, distantly