go all the way en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (intransitive, literally) To travel the entire distance to one's intended destination.
- (idiomatic, intransitive) To continue to the conclusion of a task or project.
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(colloquial, euphemistic, idiomatic, intransitive) To have sexual intercourse.
Take my hand and come with me / And let me show you true ecstasy / Boy, be brave, don't be afraid / 'Cause tonight we're gonna go all the way
1994 December 6, R. Kelly, “Age Ain't Nothing but a Number”, in Age Ain't Nothing but a Number, performed by Aaliyah, track 4:Let's go all the way, baby / Let's not wait / Let's go all the way, down, it's alright
1977, “Let’s Go All the Way (Down)”, in I Keep Coming Back for More, performed by Brenda & the Tabulations:Actually, going all the way is like a really big decision. I can’t believe I was so caprecious^([sic]) about it. Dee, I almost had sex with him.
1995, Amy Heckerling, Clueless, spoken by Cher (Alicia Silverstone):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| went all the way | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| goes all the way | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| gone all the way | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| going all the way | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Antonyms
fall at the last hurdle (antonym(s) of “achieve completion”)
Relateds
get to first base · go a long way · take it to the next level
Synonyms
have sex · cross the line (achieve completion) · do it (to have sexual intercourse) · get it