take the trouble
Go the distance
To take the trouble is to make an effort that isn't strictly required, especially when convenience would excuse you from it.
The phrase implies going out of one's way: She took the trouble to write a handwritten thank-you note.
Often appears in negative constructions emphasizing laziness or indifference: He didn't even take the trouble to learn their names.
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- attemptEffort to accomplish
- go to extraordinary lengthsMake extreme efforts
- spare no effortExert maximum possible energy
- go the extra mileSurpass what's asked
bend over backwards · go out of one's way · conscientiousness · willingness · endeavor · thoughtfulness · perseverance · effort · inconvenience · attentiveness · strive · patience · mindfulness · hassle · commitment · diligence · exertion · put in the work
take the troubletake the easy way out
Choose simplest available option
cut corners · can't be bothered · slack off · phone it in · coast
take the troublegive up
Stop attempting something
wash one's hands of · turn a blind eye · neglect · ignore · abandon
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