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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Getting the right pillow or two can go a long way in mitigating sleepless nights and improving your quality of life.
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Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Lewandowski, though, is under no illusions of the task that awaits but said playing on the underdog status and leaning on past experiences could go a long way to determining Poland’s fate in the competition.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN, 11 June 2024
Support and community can go a long way for families raising healthy and happy children.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
The right short-sleeve top can go a long way, reducing layers while still appearing chic.
—Grace Smith, Southern Living, 7 June 2024
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Brianna Kamienski, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
Lewandowski, though, is under no illusions of the task that awaits but said playing on the underdog status and leaning on past experiences could go a long way to determining Poland’s fate in the competition.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN, 11 June 2024
Support and community can go a long way for families raising healthy and happy children.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
The right short-sleeve top can go a long way, reducing layers while still appearing chic.
—Grace Smith, Southern Living, 7 June 2024
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“A long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20way. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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