GO A LONG WAY


Meaning of GO A LONG WAY in English

( of money, food, etc. ) to last a long time :

She seems to make her money go a long way.

A small amount of this paint goes a long way (= covers a large area) .

( ironic )

I find that a little of Jerry's company can go a long way (= I quickly get tired of being with him) .

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.