went the distance
Saw it through
Went the distance means completing something difficult through to the end, especially when endurance or persistence is required.
The phrase comes from boxing, where a fighter who goes the distance lasts all scheduled rounds without being knocked out.
It extends to any sustained effort: The marriage went the distance, She went the distance on that project despite the setbacks.
- see it throughContinue until finished
- successFavorable outcome attained
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- strengthPower to exert force
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
never gave up · long haul · persistence · odyssey · staying power · tenacity · pushed through · accomplishment · determination · resolve · stamina · fulfillment · victory · triumph · overcoming · travel · durability · culmination
went the distancegave up
Abandoned an attempt
quit · threw in the towel · abandoned · gave in · surrendered
went the distanceran out of gas
Depleted vehicle's petroleum supply
faded · collapsed · burned out · hit the wall · petered out
went the distancemailed it in
Gave half-hearted effort
coasted · held back · cut corners · wimped out · chickened out
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