Take the long view (of something) phrase verb informal
I have a strong belief in Stacy because she has already taken the long view of her decision.
You should take the long view before you invest your money in anything.
Is the result worth the effort we have to put into it?
To take something into consideration in a thorough way
To think or consider something seriously
To think carefully and seriously or ponder about someone or something
To think about an issue or possibility thoroughly and without haste.
The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!