English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE

go places: meaning and examples

go places means be likely to become very successful.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “go places” and connect it to this meaning: be likely to become very successful.

How to use “go places”

Common mistake: Treat “go places” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

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This expression belongs to Lesson 8, where you can compare it with other idioms about success and practise it interactively.

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