gone to great lengths
Made extreme efforts
Gone to great lengths describes making extraordinary effort or taking elaborate measures to achieve something.
The phrase suggests persistence, thoroughness, or even obsessiveness: She's gone to great lengths to hide her past.
It often implies the effort was more than typically expected or necessary: The company went to great lengths to accommodate his request.
- diligenceCareful, persistent effort
- above and beyondExceeding normal expectations
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
selflessness · blood sweat tears · grit · resolve · bent over backwards · endurance · long hours · resourcefulness · industriousness · painstaking · no stone unturned · patience · extra mile · lateral thinking · resilience · hard work · exhaustive · adaptability
gone to great lengthshalfhearted
Lacking sincere commitment
cut corners · half-assed · coasted · slacked off · couldn't be bothered
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