cover ground

1. Deal with or accomplish in a certain way, as in This history text covers the ground quite well . [Late 1800s] Also see cover the field .

2. Go a given extent or considerable distance, especially at a satisfactory speed. For example, She really knows how to cover ground with her studies , or This outfielder covers a lot of ground . [Early 1800s]

Idioms and Phrases

Also, cover the ground or a lot of ground .