go a long way in (doing something)

To be particularly helpful or useful in achieving some action or goal. Don't do anything rash—patience will go a long way in bringing you allies in this situation. You know, apologizing would go a long way in mending your friendship with John.

See also: go, long, way

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

go a long way toward
go a long way toward (doing something)
go a long way toward doing
go a long/some way towards doing something
go a long way
stick at nothing
make a move
cool (one's) jets
cool your jets!
make (one's) move

词组	go a long way in (doing something)
释义	go a long way in (doing something) go a long way in (doing something) To be particularly helpful or useful in achieving some action or goal. Don't do anything rash—patience will go a long way in bringing you allies in this situation. You know, apologizing would go a long way in mending your friendship with John. See also: go, long, way Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: go a long way toward go a long way toward (doing something) go a long way toward doing go a long/some way towards doing something go a long way stick at nothing make a move cool (one's) jets cool your jets! make (one's) move
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