Meaning of the word "go all the way" in English

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go all the way

US /ɡoʊ ɔl ðə weɪ/
UK /ɡoʊ ɔl ðə weɪ/
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Idiom

1.

to have sexual intercourse

Example:
They had been dating for months, but she wasn't ready to go all the way.
In some cultures, it's expected that couples don't go all the way before marriage.
2.

to complete something fully or to the maximum extent

Example:
If you're going to start a business, you have to be prepared to go all the way.
The team decided to go all the way and implement the most ambitious plan.
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