Idiom
go a long way
Meaning
To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“A little bit of kindness can go a long way.”
“Saving a small amount of money each month will go a long way toward your future goals.”
“His willingness to listen and offer genuine support went a long way in helping the team overcome their recent professional setbacks.”
Examples
simple
“A little bit of kindness can go a long way.”
contextual
“Saving a small amount of money each month will go a long way toward your future goals.”
complex
“His willingness to listen and offer genuine support went a long way in helping the team overcome their recent professional setbacks.”
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