Go to any length Meaning in English

expression

US

GOH tuh EN-ee LENGTH

UK

goh TOO EN-ee LENGTH

Definición

To do whatever is necessary to achieve a goal, even if it is difficult, extreme, or risky.

Uso & Matices

This is an idiomatic, often emphatic expression for strong determination. Common in both spoken and written English, sometimes slightly negative if the actions are extreme or unethical. Frequently appears as 'go to great lengths' (similar meaning).

• Spanish: hacer lo que sea necesario - llegar a cualquier extremo
• Portuguese (BR): fazer de tudo - ir até qualquer extremo
• Portuguese (PT): fazer tudo o que for preciso - ir a qualquer extremo
• Chinese (Simplified): 不择手段 - 无所不用其极
• Chinese (Traditional): 不擇手段 - 無所不用其極
• Hindi: हर संभव प्रयास करना - किसी भी हद तक जाना
• Arabic: يفعل أي شيء - يذهب إلى أي مدى
• Bengali: যেকোনো কিছু করতে রাজি হওয়া - সবকিছু করা
• Russian: пойти на всё - сделать всё возможное
• Japanese: どんな手段も取る - どんなことでもする
• Vietnamese: làm mọi cách - làm bất cứ điều gì
• Korean: 무슨 수를 써서라도 하다 - 어떤 일이든 하다
• Turkish: her yolu denemek - hiçbir şeyden kaçınmamak
• Urdu: کسی بھی حد تک جانا - ہر ممکن کوشش کرنا
• Indonesian: melakukan apa saja - melakukan segala cara

Oraciones de Ejemplo

She will go to any length to help her family.

basic

People will go to any length for success.

basic

He would go to any length to find the truth.

basic

If you want that job, you'll have to go to any length.

natural

Some fans will go to any length to meet their favorite celebrity.

natural

Don't trust him—he'll go to any length to win.

natural