In The Long Run Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in the long run What does in the long run mean?	the distant future, in the end	For now he is losing money on his stocks but in the long run he should make money.
in the long run What does in the long run mean?	over a long period of time	The company has been losing money recently but in the long run they should make a profit.
in the long run What does in the long run mean?	over a long period of time	The company has been losing money recently but in the long run they should make a profit.
in the long run What does in the long run mean?	in the distant future, in the end	My uncle is losing money on his stocks but in the long run he should make money.
	Some Random Idioms
You do not get a dog and bark yourself What does "You do not get a dog and bark yourself" mean?	(UK) If there is someone in a lower position who can or should do a task, then you shouldn't do it.
a cat in gloves catches no mice What does "a cat in gloves catches no mice" mean?	if you are too careful and polite you may not get what you want	A cat in gloves catches no mice and I advised my friend that he should be more aggressive at work or he will not be successful.
blue steeler What does "blue steeler" mean?	strong erection
at any rate What does "at any rate" mean?	anyway	"At any rate whether you go or not, I am not going."
put (something) on paper What does "put (something) on paper" mean?	to write something down	I put my ideas for the new business on paper.

up for grabs What does "up for grabs" mean?	unclaimed; available
plop What does "plop" mean?	sit down
turn on a dime What does "turn on a dime" mean?	to turn in a very tight turn, to change directions/circumstances in a short time	The small car is very flexible and is able to turn on a dime.
Parrot fashion What does "Parrot fashion" mean?	If you learn something parrot fashion, you learn it word for word. A parrot is a bird from South America that can talk.
kiss ass What does "kiss ass" mean?	flatter or toady up to someone for personal gain
get one's money's worth What does "get one's money's worth" mean?	to get value for what you have paid for	We got our money's worth when we stayed on the golf course for seven hours.

American Idioms and Expressions

In The Long Run Idiom