# a long way

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/a-long-way
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

A great distance. You can also use this phrase to talk about making a lot of progress toward a goal.

## Examples

- The train station is a long way from here.
- You have come a long way with your English studies since we first met.
- Although the team still has a long way to go before the project is finished, they have already made significant progress.

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