In the long run

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Happening at a future point or over a period of time.

In the long run, honesty always pays off.
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Often appears as...

  • in the long run
  • it will...

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Future Consequences

Use 'in the long run' to express consequences or results that will happen after a lot of time has passed.

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Skipping classes might be fun now, but in the long run, your grades could suffer.
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Patience Implied

The phrase often suggests that patience is needed before the outcome or benefit is seen.

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Learning a new language is frustrating, but in the long run, it's incredibly rewarding.
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Not Immediate

'In the long run' reminds us that the results talked about are not going to happen right away.

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Investing money wisely may not pay off immediately, but in the long run, it's beneficial.
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