Question

in_the_loop_384 in the end; after a long time has passed (sentence 1); after weighing all the advantages and disadvantages (sentence 2) Time

Accepted Answer

IN THE LONG RUN Jenny couldn’t decide whether to study accounting or law at college. She didn’t know which major she would be happier with in the long run. She might grow to dislike one or the other in 20 years.Brian had his own car, but he chose to take the train to work every day even though it took more time. It was easier in the long run because he didn’t have to tolerate traffic jams, pay for gas, or look for parking.

Id	in_the_loop_384
Idiom	IN THE LONG RUN
Definition	in the end; after a long time has passed (sentence 1); after weighing all the advantages and disadvantages (sentence 2)
Examples	Jenny couldn’t decide whether to study accounting or law at college. She didn’t know which major she would be happier with in the long run. She might grow to dislike one or the other in 20 years. Brian had his own car, but he chose to take the train to work every day even though it took more time. It was easier in the long run because he didn’t have to tolerate traffic jams, pay for gas, or look for parking.
Category	Time

Long Run Time Sentence Didn’t Loop End Passed