go a long way

essere molto utile, durare a lungo

Essere molto utile o bastare per molto tempo.

In inglese semplice: To provide a lot of help or value, or to last for a long time.

• A little kindness can go a long way.
• That money went a long way towards paying our bills.
• This large bag of rice will go a long way.

Come si usa: go a long way towards doing something (This donation will go a long way towards feeding the children.); go a long way in doing something (Better lighting goes a long way in making a room comfortable.)

Sinonimi: help greatly, last a long time

Espressioni comuni: go a long way, go a long way towards something

fare strada, avere successo

Ottenere grandi successi nella vita o nel lavoro.

In inglese semplice: To achieve a lot of success in life or work.

• That young singer will go a long way.
• Her teachers knew she would go a long way in science.
• Do you think he can go a long way in business?

Come si usa: go a long way in something (With her talent, she could go a long way in music.)

Sinonimi: go far, succeed

Contrari: fail

Espressioni comuni: go a long way, go a long way professionally