go places

/ɡˌəʊ plˈeɪsɪz/

/ɡˌoʊ plˈeɪsᵻz/

[phrase]

to go places

[PHRASE]

to be making great progress

What is the origin of the idiom "go places" and when to use it?

The origin of this idiom is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. The phrase "go places" was originally used in the context of transportation, where it referred to a vehicle that was capable of traveling long distances and reaching new destinations. Over time, the phrase began to be used more widely to describe any situation where someone was likely to achieve great things.

Examples

1. After graduating from college, he moved to New York City and started his own business - it was clear that he was going places.

2. After winning several awards for her writing, it was clear that she had already gone places and achieved great success in her career.

3. People bought new automobiles and wanted to go places.

4. The city bus, kind of consists of, going places.

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