VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

In the Long Run

Meaning:

Over an extended period of time

Examples:

  • That money means nothing to them in the long run.
  • But in the long run, this is the only way.
  • The value, however, is offset in the long run.
  • All this is well worth it in the long run.
  • But in the long run, that's what people can understand.
  • The only valid development, in the long run, is self-development.
  • Then in the long run, I'm doing you a favour.
  • Fact is that it's clear, in the long run, this...
  • It will be good for you in the long run.
  • In the long run, this is value for money.