Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-come-a-long-way
idiom
/hæv kʌm ə lɔŋ weɪ/
Definition
To have made significant progress or improvement over time.
Examples
- Since starting the program, she has come a long way in her understanding of mathematics.
- Our team has come a long way in the last year, achieving many of our goals.
- He has really come a long way since he first began playing the piano.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to indicate that someone’s situation or skill level has greatly improved compared to where they started from.
Synonyms
- made progress
- improved
- developed
- grown
