make great strides

Idioms

Advance considerably, make good progress, as in He made great strides in his study of Latin. Since its earliest recorded use in 1600, this expression has taken a number of forms— make a wide stride, take strides, make rapid strides. All of them transfer a long walking step to other kinds of progress.

Example Sentences

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After reaching the French Open semi-finals two years ago, Andreeva continued to make great strides in 2025, winning two WTA 1000 titles and cracking the world's top five.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“To do my job well, I need time with patients. And when I get that time, I can see that my patients improve and make great strides in their mental health,” Titland said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021

Because “the most creative machine learning algorithms are hamstrung by machines that can’t harness their power,” an IBM vice president wrote, “if we’re to make great strides in AI, our hardware must change, too.”

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2019

Simple reforms regarding medical licensure could help moderate the doctor shortage and enable our country to make great strides in improving access to care for all Americans.

From Washington Times • Jul. 3, 2017

Do you not make great strides along the Path, as may be known by your pious conversation?

From Ayesha, the Return of She by Haggard, Henry Rider

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