Go a long way

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verb phrase

To make a significant contribution towards a goal or outcome.

Your donation will go a long way toward helping the homeless.
Visual representation of "go a long way" - to make a significant contribution towards a goal or outcome

Often appears as...

  • will go a long way
  • can go a long way

Usage tips

Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Impactful Contribution

Use it when something small is very effective in achieving something bigger.

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Even an hour of volunteering each week can go a long way in making your community better.
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Positive Change

It's often used in optimistic contexts where the effort leads to desired improvements.

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Her determination will go a long way in overcoming her career obstacles.
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Avoid Overuse

Using the phrase too much may weaken its impact, save it for when something truly makes a difference.

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