come a long way
To make significant progress.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You have come a long way with your English studies.”
“The software team has come a long way since they started working on this project last year.”
“Although the startup faced many initial failures, the founders have come a long way and now lead a successful international company.”
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as the day is long
Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
Last updated August 10, 2026