Synonyms for go a long way
go a long way

Princeton's WordNet

1. go a long wayverb

   suffice or be adequate for a while or to a certain extent

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1. Paris Xie:

   As China gradually completes its industrialization, carbon emissions from industries may reach their peak earlier than expected -- but the country still has a long way to go when it comes urbanization, so emissions from construction, transportation and service sectors will keep rising. Looking at the broader picture, we feel the goal of having emissions peak around 2030 is a scientific one.

2. First Lady:

   I know the struggles many of you face: how you walk the long way home to avoid the gangs; how you fight to concentrate on your schoolwork when there's too much noise at home; how you keep it together when your family's having a hard time making ends meet.

3. Michael Briggs:

   What Senator Sanders said in that book blurb is absolutely true, the next president must do everything possible to reinvigorate American democracy and get working people to stand up for their interests. This country, under the outstanding leadership of President Obama and Vice President Biden, has come a very long way since President Bush left office.

4. Katy Perry:

   We’ve really changed, conversationally, in the past 10 years, we’ve come a long way. Bisexuality was n’t as talked about back then, or any type of fluidity. If I had to write that song again, I probably would make an edit on it.

5. Matt Parry:

   I think it’s a bummer. I've heard it’s really something to come see, and a lot of people drive a long way to come see Mount Rushmore. It’s another attraction and another reason to come. Back in Wisconsin we love our fireworks.