go a long way

• Être très utile, efficace ou suffisant pour atteindre un objectif donné ; contribuer de manière significative à un résultat ou à une tâche.

To be very helpful, effective, or sufficient for achieving a particular purpose; to contribute significantly to a result or goal.

1. Be very helpful or effectiveB2informal

   To be very useful, effective, or sufficient for a particular purpose.

   être très utile ou efficace

   • A little kindness can go a long way in making someone's day.
   • This small investment will go a long way toward improving our business.
   • Good manners go a long way in professional settings.

2. Last a long timeB2informal

   To be enough for a long period of time.

   durer longtemps

   • This bag of rice will go a long way for our family.
   • A little bit of paint goes a long way when you're careful.
   • Her savings went a long way during her travels.