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 phrases

These 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.

Examples of a long way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Powell, who has worked in the American sports branding and marketing sphere for more than three decades, PSG still have a long way to go. —Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 19 June 2025

Perotti's advice to homeowners looking for a refresh is to press pause on purchasing new appliances, and opt for a fresh paint job, which can go a long way toward making a home look new again. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 19 June 2025

But Europe has a long way to go in training their citizens. —Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

That practice is particularly common for low-budget horror movies, where extra money and time for special effects go a long way. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 June 2025

Rhymes for a long way

• aaa
• adonais
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• breakaway