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gotogreatlengths


Meanings
  • Phrasal verb

    To go to great lengths means to make a lot of effort or take extreme measures to achieve something.


Variants
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go to extreme lengths , go to extreme/great lengths , go to great lengths
Etymology
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The phrase 'go to great lengths' is believed to have originated from the idea of physically traveling a great distance to accomplish a task.


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  1. The phrase 'go to great lengths' is also used metaphorically to describe going to great detail or extent in explaining or discussing a topic.

  2. In the movie 'The Big Lebowski', the character Walter Sobchak says 'I'm the Dude, man. I'm not trying to solve any crime, I'm not trying to go to the fucking lengths that you're going to go to.' to describe his lack of desire to get involved in a complex situation.


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  1. perseverance: The quality of continuing in a course of action in spite of facing difficulties or opposition.

  2. determination: The quality of being firm or resolute in a course of action.


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This phrase is commonly used in various forms of literature, particularly in fiction, to describe characters who are determined to achieve their goals despite facing numerous challenges.

How to Memorize "gotogreatlengths"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself going on a long journey to achieve a goal. Visualize the obstacles you encounter and how you overcome them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the phrase 'go to great lengths' with the idea of determination and perseverance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Gardener Tom Grows Lovely Tomatoes Every Time', where 'Gardener Tom' represents the person going to great lengths and 'Grows Lovely Tomatoes Every Time' represents the achievement of the goal.


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