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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Costway Wooden Bathroom Storage Cabinet Bathrooms get cluttered fast, and a little organization can go a long way.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
However, money that is wisely spent can go a long way towards success of the franchise in any season.
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For South Florida, normal is a long way away, Gov. Jeb Bush warned Tuesday.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
It’s made from only five ingredients, goes on silky smooth, and just a dab goes a long way.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
However, money that is wisely spent can go a long way towards success of the franchise in any season.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
For South Florida, normal is a long way away, Gov. Jeb Bush warned Tuesday.
—Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
It’s made from only five ingredients, goes on silky smooth, and just a dab goes a long way.
—People Staff, People.com, 11 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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