go a long way

1. see go far.

Example Sentences

That fact goes a long way in explaining why Victoria’s brand, while generally well-regarded, was deep in debt even after years of investment from the designer’s husband.

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Newly released results from the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey go a long way toward answering those questions.

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And in a life where nothing is ever promised and every day feels like a battle, a little preparation for the fight goes a long way.

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He readily self-identifies as “selfish, anxious and panicky” and for some, a little of that may go a long way.

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"By empowering women to come forward, by believing them when they do, we can go a long way towards eradicating domestic abuse."

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