English-German translations for go a long way

Definition of go a long way

• To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time
• To achieve considerable success

Examples

• This new law will go a long way in addressing this issue.
• Thank you for your generous donation; Im sure it will go a long way.
• All parents hope that their children will go a long way in their lives.
• The moment I met him I knew he would go a long way.

Related words

• a lot of good people will find enough room even in a small place
• a long time ago
• go as slow as a snail
• drag oneself a long way on a wild goose chase
• with a lot of force or vigour
• have a good look at