American Idioms – Idiom Wizard Lists Over 5,500 Idioms & Slang Descriptions

In the long run

DEFINITION

Eventually.  For now, and into the distant future. (Compare to In time, Sooner or later or In due course.)

“For the long run, there will be no vacation time provided by the company.”

“Our marriage has good and bad days, but in the long run, I know it will last and be wonderful.”

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Idiom Wizard logo

This website uses cookies. If you continue browsing you accept our use of cookies and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We do NOT share your information with anyone else. A Subscriber will continue to receive our messages until  you opt out.