a long way
noun
: a great distance
Their house is a long way (away) from here.
She went a long way to see him.
—often used figuratively in various phrasesThese changes will go a long way toward/towards making the system more efficient.
We've done a lot of work already, but we have a long way to go.
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Those technologies and others have been proven to save lives and prevent crashes, but more basic features like air bags, anti-lock brakes and automatic headlights go a long way toward keeping your young driver safe.
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3 July 2026
For finishing details, putting some effort into décor will go a long way.
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3 July 2026
How those two mesh may go a long way in determining how the trade is remembered.
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2 July 2026
Even in that future, however, broad capital ownership would go a long way toward making sure that everyone shares in the benefits of technological progress.
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Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
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Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
3 July 2026
For finishing details, putting some effort into décor will go a long way.
—
Brooke Barbier,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
How those two mesh may go a long way in determining how the trade is remembered.
—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Even in that future, however, broad capital ownership would go a long way toward making sure that everyone shares in the benefits of technological progress.
—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for a long way
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“A long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20way. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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