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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Among all live-action musicals at the domestic box office, Wicked has a way to go to bust into the top 5, a list that’s led by Warner Bros’ Barbie ($636.2M), Disney’s live-action takes on The Lion King ($543.6M), Beauty and the Beast ($504.4M), The Jungle Book ($364M) and Aladdin ($355.5M). —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024 Where to après, eat, and drink: The mountain eats still have a way to go to catch up with others above, but the Powder Keg calls to skiers for a relaxed après with dive bar-style grub and local taps. —

Scott Bay, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024 The Chiefs’ Andy Reid, 66, has a way to go with 293 wins. —

Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 Nov. 2024 There is still a way to go before Mount is back to being guaranteed a place at club level then, let alone internationally. —

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