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to go all the way
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to have sex with someone
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "go all the way" and when to use it?
The phrase "go all the way" originated in the mid-20th century as a slang expression related to sexual activity, it specifically emerged as a euphemism or colloquial expression referring to engaging in sexual intercourse. It implies the willingness to progress to the ultimate stage of physical intimacy in a romantic or sexual encounter.
Examples
They finally went all the way last night.
