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all the way

idiom
Meaning

to do something completely or go to the very end of a journey or process.


Examples
SIMPLE

If you want to win, you must go all the way.

CONTEXTUAL

She decided to commit to the project all the way, even though it required working every weekend for a month.

COMPLEX

He realized that to achieve his ambitious goals, he had to support the movement all the way, regardless of the personal risks involved.

Last updated April 22, 2026