went a long way

Verb

go a long way (third-person singular simple present goes a long way, present participle going a long way, simple past went a long way, past participle gone a long way)

1. (idiomatic) To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.
   • This new law will go a long way in addressing this issue.
2. (idiomatic) To achieve considerable success.
   • All parents hope that their children will go a long way in their lives.