Go far Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈfɑɹ
GOH FAR
ɡˈəʊ/ /fˈɑː
GOH FAH
Definition
To achieve great success in life or in a particular field; can also mean to physically travel a long distance.
Usage & Nuances
Often used figuratively to praise potential or ambition: "She will go far". Can refer to career, life, or personal growth. Literally, it means to travel a long way, but most common as an idiom about success.
Spanish: llegar lejos - triunfarPortuguese (BR): chegar longe - ter sucessoPortuguese (PT): chegar longe - ter sucessoChinese (Simplified): 取得很大成就 - 走得很远Chinese (Traditional): 取得很大成就 - 走得很遠Hindi: बहुत आगे बढ़ना - सफल होनाArabic: يصل بعيدًا - يحقق نجاحًاBengali: অনেক দূর যাওয়া - অনেক এগোতে পারাRussian: многого добиться - далеко пойтиJapanese: 成功する - 遠くまで行くVietnamese: thành công lớn - đi xaKorean: 성공하다 - 멀리 가다Turkish: başarılı olmak - çok yol almakUrdu: بہت دور جانا - بہت کامیاب ہوناIndonesian: berhasil besar - pergi jauh
Example Sentences
If you keep working hard, you will go far.
basic
Many believe she will go far in her career.
basic
Our car can go far on one tank of gas.
basic
With that attitude, you’re definitely going to go far.
natural
He may be young, but he’s going to go far—mark my words.
natural
You don’t have to go far to find great food in this city.
natural