
in the long run
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English Dictionaryin the long runat a time that is far away in the future:
It seems a lot of effort but I'm sure it's the best solution in the long run. [TahlilGaran] Advanced Learner's Dictionary ▲
Idiomsin the long runfinally.
Good management in the long run brought improved conditions for the workers.Opposite of: in the short run
in the long/short runa long or short time in the future.
It means spending a bit now, but in the long run it'll save us a lot of money.
Although prices may rise in the short run, they should begin to fall again by the end of the year. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
in the long run1. over a long period of time
The company has been losing money recently but in the long run they should make a profit.
2. the distant future, in the end
For now he is losing money on his stocks but in the long run he should make money.
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in the long run adv. phr. In the end; in the final result.
John knew that lie could make a success of the little weekly paper in the long run.
You may make good grades by studying only before examinations, but you will succeed in the long run only by studying hard every day. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲