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in the long run

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ðə ˌlɔːŋ ˈrʌn/ · UK /ɪn ðə ˌlɒŋ ˈrʌn/

in the long run means: After a long time, when the final results of something become clear.

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After a long time, when the final results of something become clear.

  • This will save money in the long run.
  • Regular exercise pays off in the long run.
  • Will buying a better machine be cheaper in the long run?

Similar words: eventually, ultimately

Common phrases: cheaper in the long run, help in the long run

Questions about in the long run

What does in the long run mean?

After a long time, when the final results of something become clear.

What is in the long run in other languages?

Türkçe: uzun vadede · Español: a largo plazo · Français: à long terme · Deutsch: auf lange Sicht · Italiano: a lungo termine · 日本語: 長い目で見れば

How do you pronounce in the long run?

In American English /ɪn ðə ˌlɔːŋ ˈrʌn/; in British English /ɪn ðə ˌlɒŋ ˈrʌn/.

How do you use in the long run in a sentence?

This will save money in the long run. Regular exercise pays off in the long run.

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