go a long way

être très utile, durer longtemps

Apporter une aide importante ou servir longtemps.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : 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.)

Synonymes : help greatly, last a long time

Expressions courantes : go a long way, go a long way towards something

aller loin, réussir

Obtenir de grands succès dans la vie ou au travail.

En anglais simple : 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?

Comment l'utiliser : go a long way in something (With her talent, she could go a long way in music.)

Synonymes : go far, succeed

Contraires : fail

Expressions courantes : go a long way, go a long way professionally