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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Rodents on a prep table, roaches running and flies on food went a long way toward six South Florida restaurants failing state inspection and making this week’s Sick and Shut Down List.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
This year Lawrence reminded us on several occasions that a little levity goes a long way.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
Sky may not make an enormous amount of original content from the nation anymore, but if The Origins can attract the kind of ratings and awards buzz of its predecessor, that will go a long way to keeping its name relevant in the original content game.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Those siloed areas get packed during the holiday season, but generate revenue all year long, and have gone a long way to sustaining numerous local brewing concerns in what has been a challenging handful of years for members of the craft-beer segment.
—Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
This year Lawrence reminded us on several occasions that a little levity goes a long way.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025
Sky may not make an enormous amount of original content from the nation anymore, but if The Origins can attract the kind of ratings and awards buzz of its predecessor, that will go a long way to keeping its name relevant in the original content game.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Those siloed areas get packed during the holiday season, but generate revenue all year long, and have gone a long way to sustaining numerous local brewing concerns in what has been a challenging handful of years for members of the craft-beer segment.
—Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
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“A long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20way. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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