English · Greetings & Phrases
in the long run
/ɪn ðə lɒŋ rʌn/
[/ɪn ðə lɒŋ rʌn/]
eventually
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Over a long period of time; considering the eventual outcome rather than the immediate one.
Example
Saving money now will help you in the long run.
Saving money now will help you in the long run.
Etymology
From horse racing, where the 'long run' is the full distance of a race.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in discussions of future consequences.