Meaning of the word "go to great pains" in English
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go to great pains
US /ɡoʊ tə ɡreɪt peɪnz/
UK /ɡoʊ tə ɡreɪt peɪnz/
Idiom
1.
to make a great effort to do something, especially to ensure that it is done well or correctly
Example:
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She went to great pains to make sure all the guests were comfortable.
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The author goes to great pains to explain complex scientific concepts in simple terms.
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