Meaning of go a long way | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.
   idiomatic
2. To achieve considerable success.
   idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“This new law will go a long way in addressing this issue.”

“Thank you for your generous donation; I'm sure it will go a long way.”

“[…] and soon every field-mouse was sipping and coughing and choking (for a little mulled ale goes a long way) and wiping his eyes and laughing and forgetting he had ever been cold in all his life.”

““She’s every right to expect a handsome present from me, of course,” she thought, looking vaguely at the leopard on its hind legs, “and I’ve no doubt she does! Money goes a long way with every one. The young are very selfish. […]””

“Always, always hold her hand / You'll find out, oh just a little love / Goes a long way”

“Biden Is Hoping Small Changes Go a Long Way on Immigration [title]”

“All parents hope that their children will go a long way in their lives.”

“The moment I met him I knew he would go a long way.”

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