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Meaning of go so far as | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To reach an unexpected extent in doing something.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Français à tant faire que de

Examples

“I know⟳ he suffered from depression, but surely he wouldn't go so far as to kill⟳ himself?”
“Sure he's clever, but I wouldn't go so far as to call⟳ him a genius.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

go soft go sour go south go spare go steady go straight

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