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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Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 1 Jan. 2025
The technique could go a long way towards helping tackle the growing problem of e-waste.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2024
The color glides onto your skin like butter, and a little goes a long way.
—Alex Nelson, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
A little thanks goes a long way, especially at the end of a long year.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“A long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20long%20way. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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