go to the ends of the earth en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) To do everything possible to achieve something.
Near-synonyms: go to great lengths, bend over backwards
I'd go to the ends of the earth to be with him.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gone to the ends of the earth | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| going to the ends of the earth | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| went to the ends of the earth | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| goes to the ends of the earth | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Relateds
follow someone to the ends of the earth
Synonyms
go to great lengths · bend over backwards · go to the ends of the world · move heaven and earth