in the long run
- 1After a long time has passed, looking at the final result rather than right now.
Like planting a tree: you wait a long time before you can sit in its shade.
Saving a little money each week will help you in the long run.
In the long run, regular exercise keeps your heart healthy.
Note
Use it in a sentence
Write your own sentence with in the long run, and AI will tell you whether it fits and which meaning you used.