Idiom Breakdown

go a long way

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Definition

To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.

To achieve considerable success.

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"This new law will go a long way in addressing this issue."
"Thank you for your generous donation; I'm sure it will go a long way."
"[…] and soon every field-mouse was sipping and coughing and choking (for a little mulled ale goes a long way) and wiping his eyes and laughing and forgetting he had ever been cold in all his life."
"“She’s every right to expect a handsome present from me, of course,” she thought, looking vaguely at the leopard on its hind legs, “and I’ve no doubt she does! Money goes a long way with every one. The young are very selfish. […]”"
"Always, always hold her hand / You'll find out, oh just a little love / Goes a long way"
"Biden Is Hoping Small Changes Go a Long Way on Immigration [title]"
"All parents hope that their children will go a long way in their lives."
"The moment I met him I knew he would go a long way."

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