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go a long way

Idioms  
  1. see go far.


Example Sentences

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A healthy, prudent pullback could go a long way toward setting a foundation for more gains.

From Barron's

While this math is daunting, a little preparation can go a long way.

From Barron's

He added the reforms would increase transparency and "may go a long way" to increasing competition, but "of themselves they are very unlikely to dramatically alter the cost of veterinary care".

From BBC

"I think he's gone a long way to earning that trust back, he certainly has in the dressing room."

From BBC

I’m not saying it would solve all of our problems, but it would go a long way to lowering the national temperature.

From Los Angeles Times