In It For the Long Haul

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🗓️ Idiom: In It for the Long Haul (adj)

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💬 Meaning

• To be committed to something for a long period of time, especially when challenges or hard work are involved.
• It shows persistence and a willingness to stick with a relationship, project, or goal over time.

🧠 Example Sentences

• She knew building trust would take time, but she was in it for the long haul.
• When we started this partnership, we agreed we were both in it for the long haul.
• He’s not just here for quick wins, he’s in it for the long haul.

🏛️ Origin

The phrase comes from transportation, where a “long haul” refers to a long journey or delivery. It later became a metaphor for sticking with something over time, despite obstacles or slow progress.

📝 Practice Exercises

1. Fill in the blank:

They’re serious about the collaboration and clearly __________.

Answer

in it for the long haul

2. Choose the correct meaning of “in it for the long haul”:

A) Expecting quick results
B) Willing to commit long-term
C) Unsure about their goals

Answer

B) Willing to commit long-term

3. Rewrite the sentence using the idiom:

“He plans to keep working on the project no matter how long it takes.” → Change the sentence using: in it for the long haul

Answer

He’s in it for the long haul.

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