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Definition |
to have a bright future, make progress in
life, and achieve success |
Examples |
1) He will go places as he stands by
the seaside every day, looking ahead. 2) She's got a bright future
ahead of her, she's going places. |
Etymology |
The phrase "go places" originated in the
early 1900s. It is a combination of the words "go" and "places," -
both of which
have positive connotations. The word "go" means to move forward, while
the word "places" means to achieve success. |
Synonyms |
make it big, reach the top, climb the
ladder |
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