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Definition go to etc lengths in British English

go to etc lengths phrase

phrase
1

to try in a very determined or unreasonable way to achieve something

Example

They have gone to great lengths to make us feel welcome.

Example

The lengths that some people will go to (=the extreme things they will do) to get a ticket!

Synonyms and related words
boil the ocean work strive
Definition go to etc lengths in British English