How to Pronounce "go so far as"
expression
GOH SOH FAR AZ, EZ
goh soh FAH AS
Definition
To do or say something extreme, often more than expected or necessary. Commonly used to emphasize the extent of someone's actions or words.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈsoʊ/ /ˈfɑɹ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /sˈəʊ/ /fˈɑː/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH SOH FAR AZ, EZ
UK
goh soh FAH AS
Listen in Context
I wouldn't go so far as to call him a liar.
She went so far as to quit her job for him.
Did he really go so far as to yell at his boss?
I wouldn't go so far as to say it's impossible, but it's very unlikely.