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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Since then, he has continued to make great strides.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

Therapy could help you two to make great strides.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2022

“While we cannot undo the harm that has been done, I am confident these programs and investments will make great strides in closing the racial wealth and equity gaps that exist in Providence,” Elorza said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022

Being 2: The United States could make great strides by investing in a particularly winsome population, Lillian Mongeau writes: the 2-year-olds among us.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2017

Sometimes a course of study with a good teacher will awaken a latent energy and mental condition that will enable the student to make great strides.

From Great Singers on the Art of Singing Educational Conferences with Foremost Artists by Cooke, James Francis

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