Complete a bout without being knocked out (2,3,8)

I believe the answer is:

go the distance

(Other definitions for go the distance that I've seen before include "Stay the course" , "Survive to end of contest" , "Complete job" , "Complete a boxing match without being knocked out" , "see through" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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