take the long view

:  to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as

:  to seize or capture physically

:  to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing

:  a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment

:  a distinct treatment or variation

:  an act or the action of taking: such as

:  extending for a considerable distance

:  having greater length than usual

:  having greater height than usual :  tall

:  for or during a long time

:  at or to a long distance :  far

:  for the duration of a specified period

:  a long period of time

:  a long syllable

:  one taking a long position especially in a security or commodity market

:  to feel a strong desire or craving especially for something not likely to be attained

:  to be suitable or fitting

: longitude

:  extent or range of vision :  sight

:  the act of seeing or examining :  inspection

:  survey

:  to look at attentively :  scrutinize, observe

:  see, watch

:  to look on in a particular light :  regard