go all the way

phrase

1
: to enter into complete agreement
2
: to engage in sexual intercourse

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The ivory pinstripe suit — look 41 on the runway — featured an oversized, double-breasted jacket with sharp shoulders, peaked lapels and a plunging neckline that went all the way down to her waist. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 Ultimately, Alexa and Ballas were eliminated in Week 9, while Carlos and Carson went all the way to 4th place. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2026 Aranda went all the way to third and scored on Simpson’s sacrifice fly. — Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Aranda went all the way to third and scored on Simpson's sacrifice fly. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go all the way

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of go all the way was in 1829

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“Go all the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20all%20the%20way. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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