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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But a little knowledge goes a long way.
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Sometimes a little luck can go a long way, and Japan found that out firsthand in its 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in group stage action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Chattanooga has come a long way since the neighborhood games McClure remembers.
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The soda goes a long way in covering up any oxidation.
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Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Sometimes a little luck can go a long way, and Japan found that out firsthand in its 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in group stage action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Chattanooga has come a long way since the neighborhood games McClure remembers.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
The soda goes a long way in covering up any oxidation.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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