a way to go
noun phrase
: a long distance to go
—sometimes used figuratively
He still has a way to go before his foot has healed.
We've done a lot of work, but we have a long way to go.
We could still make the playoffs. The season still has a long way to go.
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For Goldman, Korea is still in the early stages of that development, and has a way to go before it can be considered a success.
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Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
But many nuclear experts dispute that claim, saying Tehran still had a way to go.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
Alcaraz still has a way to go to catch or overtake Novak Djokovic’s 2011 record of 41 consecutive victories to kick off an ATP season, but adding yet another skill to his game will help.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, lawmakers still have a way to go.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
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Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
But many nuclear experts dispute that claim, saying Tehran still had a way to go.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026
Alcaraz still has a way to go to catch or overtake Novak Djokovic’s 2011 record of 41 consecutive victories to kick off an ATP season, but adding yet another skill to his game will help.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
In the meantime, lawmakers still have a way to go.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
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“A way to go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20way%20to%20go. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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