B2idiomtimeIELTS-friendly
in the long run
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over a long period in the future, not just now
Often contrasts short-term cost with long-term benefit. Very useful in IELTS Speaking Part 3 and Writing Task 2.
In context
A good laptop costs more now, but it saves you money in the long run.
In the long run, studying a little every day works better than cramming at the weekend.
Common mistake
Incorrect: in long run
Correct: in the long run
More idioms about time
- around the clockall day and all night, without stopping
- at the last minuteat the latest possible time, just before something happens or must be done
- behind the timesold-fashioned; not using the newest ideas, methods or technology
- buy timeto delay something so that you have more time to prepare or decide
- for the time beingfor now, until something changes