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go a long way

idiom
Meaning

To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.


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.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  2. 02

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  3. 03

    all dressed up and nowhere to go

    Elaborately attired or otherwise fully prepared for an anticipated situation or activity which, nevertheless, fails to occur.

  4. 04

    all systems go

    Everything is ready.

  5. 05

    all the way to Egery and back

    The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.

  6. 06

    as the day is long

    Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.

  7. 07

    as you go

    While one is doing (something); as one progresses.

  8. 08

    boldly go where no man has gone before

    To break new ground.

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