come a long way
idiom
1
: to rise to a much higher level of success : to become very successful
He's come a long way from his days as a young reporter. Now he's one of the country's most respected journalists.
2
: to make a great amount of progress
Medicine has come a long way in recent years.
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But some economists think the 2025 tariffs could be different—incentivizing more automation—because AI and robotics have come a long way since 2018.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Obamacare has come a long way, with millions of Americans gaining such coverage in part due to expanding subsidies that allow more people to afford health insurance.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Any Café Pour-Over The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
Lily has come a long way since being rescued about five years ago.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Obamacare has come a long way, with millions of Americans gaining such coverage in part due to expanding subsidies that allow more people to afford health insurance.
—Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Any Café Pour-Over The old-fashioned drip coffee maker has come a long way.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
Lily has come a long way since being rescued about five years ago.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Come a long way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20a%20long%20way. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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