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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If the Pats could land either of them, that would go a long way toward boosting a roster that lacks true difference-makers.
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Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Requiring two people to authenticate bank transfers can go a long way in getting an extra set of eyes on the issue.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Lug Loafers $198 $149 at Everlane Classic, comfortable, and easy to style, a good pair of loafers will go a long way in any capsule wardrobe.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Winning their final five games would go a long way toward locking down a top spot without help.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2025
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Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Requiring two people to authenticate bank transfers can go a long way in getting an extra set of eyes on the issue.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Lug Loafers $198 $149 at Everlane Classic, comfortable, and easy to style, a good pair of loafers will go a long way in any capsule wardrobe.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Winning their final five games would go a long way toward locking down a top spot without help.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2025
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 16 Apr. 2025.
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