long run — a period of time in the future; an extended period
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of time in the future; an extended period
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɔːŋ rʌn/
Korean meaning: 장기적으로, 먼 미래에, 결국에는
Korean pronunciation: **롱** 런
Example Sentences
- Eating junk food might taste good now, but in the long run, your stomach will file a complaint.
- In the long run, learning English will open many doors for your career.
- He decided to invest in education because he believed in long run returns.
long run
NOUN//lɔːŋ rʌn//
a period of time in the future; an extended period
a period of time in the future; an extended period
In the long run, under the setting sun, her marathon dream is finally done!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
경마에서 유래된 표현으로, 짧은 거리가 아닌 긴 거리의 경주를 의미했다. 이후 '장기적인 관점'이라는 의미로 확장되었다.
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📝Examples
“Eating junk food might taste good now, but in the long run, your stomach will file a complaint.”
“In the long run, learning English will open many doors for your career.”
“He decided to invest in education because he believed in long run returns.”
“Procrastinating might feel good now, but in the long run, it's like borrowing happiness from your future self.”
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