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go a long way

Idioms  
  1. see go far.


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If you’re on a tighter budget, a little advance planning goes a long way.

From MarketWatch

Fielder said this would "go a long way towards acknowledging the fact that there was harm done".

From BBC

Ultimately, Turner says, young people are resilient — their brains are still growing — and intentional parenting goes a long way toward offsetting the effects of digital devices and social media.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s “the physical action of showing up,” the effort McCarthy makes to rekindle languishing friendships that goes a long way in proving just how much these friendships mean.

From Los Angeles Times

“A little bit of light, or a little bit of good news, can go a long way,” said Keith Lerner, chief investment officer at Truist Advisory Services.

From The Wall Street Journal