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go to great lengths (to do something) go to great lengths (to do something)To put in a lot of effort, energy, or work to achieve something. We went to great lengths to ensure that this film was historically accurate. I appreciate that the tutor went to great lengths to make sure I understood the assignmentSee also: go, great, lengthgo to great lengths (to do something) and go to any lengths (to do something)to work very hard to accomplish something; to expend great efforts in trying to do something. I went to great lengths to explain to him that he was not in any trouble.See also: go, great, lengthgo to any, great, etc. ˈlengths (to do something) try very hard (to do something); do whatever is necessary: She went to great lengths to find this book. ♢ They were prepared to go to any lengths to help their son.See also: go, length |