in the long run

in the long run
over the long haul & in the long haul & in the long run
Fig. long term; over a long period of time. •

Over the long haul, this model will prove best.

This will last in the long haul.

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{adv. phr.} In the end; in the final result. * /John knew that lie could make a success of the little weekly paper in the long run./ * /You may make good grades by studying only before examinations, but you will succeed in the long run only by studying hard every day./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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