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