Go a long/some way towards doing something In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "go a long/some way towards doing something", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-02-24 08:02

Meaning of Go a long/some way towards doing something

Synonyms:

give/lend sb a helping hand , take one for the team

Go a long/some way towards doing something American verb phrase

To be helpful and useful in making something happen

Your help would go a long way toward improving the relationship between Jade and you.

The solutions will go a long way towards decreasing the environmental problems.

The funds raised will go a long way towards providing immediate relief to survivors.

Grammar and Usage of Go a long/some way towards doing something

Verb Forms

  • goes a long way toward
  • gone a long way toward
  • went a long way toward

Origin of Go a long/some way towards doing something

There is no clear information about the origin of the expression but a source said that It recorded in 1697.

 

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